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[bih-kuhm] / bɪˈkʌm /




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“It’s not me trying to become the next Wolf of Wall Street,” Stripling said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

In the years since, Christianity has become a regular feature in fashion collections.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Meanwhile, some commentators believed Delta Goodrem could become Australia's first ever Eurovision winner, with her Celine Dion-adjacent power ballad Eclipse.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

"Imports have become far more expensive for the local market," said Rajmohan Pillai, who runs a cashew firm, adding buyers can now afford only about 90 percent of last year's volumes.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

"So did I. It was King Raven! He has disguised himself and become the wind. He wishes to cause us trouble."

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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