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become

[bih-kuhm] / bɪˈkʌm /




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This was not the first tournament warm-up game to suffer delays caused by storms either - and many fans are concerned it could become a theme throughout the World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Given the yearslong waiting times to be connected in states like Texas and Pennsylvania, these kinds of systems have become increasingly popular at data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“On one hand that’s rational, but over time this is how wars become endless.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Sports betting has become a highly regulated industry in the U.S. since it debuted in 2018.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Patients walked long distances to the outhouse and developed ulcers—oozing, open sores that become progressively worse if left untreated—on their feet.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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