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becoming

[bih-kuhm-ing] / bɪˈkʌm ɪŋ /




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Harrison Blake, Cromac Grounds Operative, said: "This is fast, fast becoming the most important piece of kit."

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Raman decided to challenge Councilmember David Ryu for reelection in 2020, becoming the first candidate in 17 years to unseat an incumbent City Council member.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

“Folks are becoming more discerning about which participants are winners and losers, and asking tougher questions,” said Dave Olsen, president of Jump.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

The film’s subjects, mountaineer Jim Morrison and his partner Hilaree Nelson, found love at the edge of the world and made a life together, with Morrison becoming co-parent to Nelson’s two young sons.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

Really looked, deep into my eyes, as if I was becoming a person before him rather than just a duty.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse


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