become

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Artists become eligible for the Hall of Fame 20 years after the release of their first commercial track.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

But it summed up, without even trying, what a spectacularly new thing in history America was, because the meaning of the movie was the American promise: Anyone can come from anywhere and become anything.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

At that value, chief executive Elon Musk - already the richest man in the world - is set to become the world's first trillionaire.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Meanwhile, Futrell, Freeman’s husband, had recently announced he was leaving to become city manager of Pasadena but soon walked back the statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Even as I can see what Theo is feeling, it’s hard to imagine why he would feel it for me, the nocturnal, feral creature I’ve become since living with Aunt Tess.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse