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being

[bee-ing] / ˈbi ɪŋ /




Example Sentences

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It’s like being in a writers’ room, with musicians in a studio.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

And there were a lot of late nights, there was a lot of hair being pulled out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

As peak swimming season kicks off, the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center pool in Lake View Terrace reopened Memorial Day on weekends after being closed for the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

So as far as possible, I tried to remind myself that that was a sign of almost being in touch with the material.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But knowing something and being able to say it out loud are two different things.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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