being

Example Sentences

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New York being New York, the natives gave him a hearty Bronx cheer—interpret that however you like.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Your accommodations being covered is a huge financial relief, but this celebration will be on the pricier side as flight prices right now are high.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The lawsuits remain unresolved, and the initiatives are being processed by the city to see if they’ve met the standards for inclusion on the fall ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

One last strum through C major, the sound of everything being okay, and I sing the opening line: “This song is your Valentine card. In it are all the words I could never say.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith