being

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"Being made in Denby, in Amber Valley, in Derbyshire, is what gave this world-renowned pottery its soul, built entirely on the irreplaceable skill, pride, and craftsmanship passed down through generations of local families."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But this study found the opposite to be true: Being honest led to an increase in order frequency, with shoppers spending about 5.8% more money on the site over a six-month period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Being oversubscribed is the bare minimum for a successful IPO.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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 blinded by my own desire was bad enough, but then I had turned impetuous, reckless, vengeful.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu