- present tense form of become (3rd person singular).
becomes
Example Sentences
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“If you have to do that across multiple brands, then it becomes difficult for one management team to stay focused on that,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
It’s caused by a bacteria called Yersinia pestis that infects fleas and the small mammals that host fleas, and there are actually three types of plague depending on which part of the body becomes infected.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
Mr. Musk has provided his detractors with legitimate lines of attack, but when it comes to our most notable figures, even-tempered rationality becomes vital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
When visceral fat becomes excessive, it can release inflammatory substances into the bloodstream that affect metabolism throughout the body.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
“I’ve spent years researching enchanted worlds, trying to get back to the one I visited. But growing up is difficult, sad business. Everything becomes more important. I wish I could have avoided it.”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
