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Behnazzz Posted 20 years ago
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The New Policeman by Kate Thompson is in line for top UK book award, The Whitbread Book of the Year. Thompson beat three-time Whitbread winner Geraldine McCaughrean - who was also nominated along with Frank Cottrell Boyce - to the children's prize.

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What is the meaning of beat three time?

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To beat means to win over, or was chosen over. Geraldine McCaughrean was a three-time winner, which means she won the award three time already. She was going for her 4th win.

— Danyoo

  • To beat means to win over, or was chosen over.
  • Geraldine McCaughrean was a three-time winner, which means she won the award three time already.
  • She was going for her 4th win.
  • But this time Kate Thompson won the award over McCaughrean and Frank Cottrell Boyce.
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To beat means to win over, or was chosen over.

Geraldine McCaughrean was a three-time winner, which means she won the award three time already. She was going for her 4th win. But this time Kate Thompson won the award over McCaughrean and Frank Cottrell Boyce.
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