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Being placed under investigation means that an examining magistrate will now look more deeply into the charges against Bruel, whose lawyers will have access to the prosecution file.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Being fired was the “furthest thing” from his mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Being surrounded by a family of factory workers and the legacy of 20th century American industry set the stage for his entrepreneurship.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Being able to direct and control heat more effectively could lead to improved cooling methods for computer chips and other high-performance electronic systems.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Being a city slicker, he’d no doubt turn tail and beat it back to Terre Haute when we started bleeding out the first hog.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck