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become

[bih-kuhm] / bɪˈkʌm /




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Valencia is hoping to become Colombia's first woman president, and as a senator has gained a reputation as one of the most virulent critics of guerrilla groups and the left.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

More often, they become more interesting because they have a cinematic complement.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

A source with inside knowledge of the investigation told BBC Scotland News that the evidence against Murrell had become "overwhelming".

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Cells with extra DNA may stop functioning normally, become inactive, die, change into other cell types, accumulate age related damage, or contribute to diseases including cancer.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

I wondered if I really could do this – but if I didn’t then what would become of children like Anneke and Levi and the others?

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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