became
Example Sentences
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He became one of the bank’s top bond traders and was managing about $100 million of its money by 2016, when he became convinced that Jaguar Land Rover was headed for a fall.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
A group of Native American activists occupied the land during a period between 1969 and 1971, and in 1972, Alcatraz became a national recreation area under National Park Service management.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The island fortress entered American cultural lore after a 1962 escape by three inmates, which became an inspiration for the film "Escape from Alcatraz" starring Clint Eastwood.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The founders’ format for the show resonated with listeners and within a year became highly lucrative.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
People bought what celebrities bought; they became interested in what celebrities found interesting.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
