- present tense form of become (3rd person singular).
becomes
Example Sentences
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"When margins are squeezed, companies cut costs and investment; when investment is delayed, the UK becomes less competitive; and when competitiveness falls, future investment increasingly goes elsewhere," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Inventories rise, customers diversify, producers change investment plans, and infrastructure that had been too expensive becomes economical.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
They can also be part of your estate planning, such as in the event that one of you becomes incapacitated.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
“I think ‘Star Trek’ becomes most important when our nation is at its most divided,” Romijn said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
“All life is interconnected. If one species moves away or becomes extinct, the order shifts,” said Vern.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
