be something

Example Sentences

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By the time we reach 50, those paths will have shifted; we begin questioning whether there might be something else we could or should be doing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Based on what is happening currently with emergency services like 911 in L.A., there needs to be something that can supplement that system, because we’re seeing that it’s not working,” he said.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

"The castle is closed on Mondays, so when it's closed there could be something there for them," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

At the very least, it would be something you discuss during several regular meetings when you update your plan.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Still, I wish that I could pretend to be something I’m not too.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston