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beat about

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  1. search anxiously

How To Use beat about In A Sentence

  • Without being unrealistic, the British should be upbeat about what lies ahead. The Sun
  • Tell me the truth, don't beat about the bush.
  • He beat about the bush without coming to the point.
  • The youth team captain remains hugely upbeat about his sides' chances in the upcoming tournament.
  • The majority of the UK's managers feel pessimistic about economic growth in the year ahead but remain upbeat about their own businesses. Times, Sunday Times
  • Tom beat about in the sea,trying not to drown.
  • However, consumers were more upbeat about their own finances. Times, Sunday Times
  • The industry is upbeat about its prospects despite a difficult few years. Times, Sunday Times
  • Al was surprisingly downbeat about the party.
  • But economists remained downbeat about the outlook for the construction sector. Times, Sunday Times
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