- present tense form of become (3rd person singular).
becomes
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In the former, a claim becomes more credible as evidence accumulates.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026
This occurs when blood supply to the front portion of the optic nerve becomes insufficient, potentially damaging the nerve and interfering with vision.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
“The problem with the online world is that people can say insane things, and it becomes conventional wisdom unless you have an alternative.”
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
Robbie Butler, who visited the Londonderry hospital on Wednesday, said a new ED would be "incredibly high on the project list if the money becomes available".
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Alabama becomes the twenty-second state, a slave state.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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