- present progressive of become (3rd person singular).
is becoming
Example Sentences
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Chinese artificial-intelligence is becoming increasingly competitive with U.S.-developed models.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Salt buildup in farmland is becoming an increasingly serious problem because of climate change, irrigation practices, and rising sea levels.
From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026
As work-from-home rates slowly decline, the stay-at-home model is becoming a relic of the pandemic.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026
Their predicament is becoming increasingly common in Kerala, India's fastest-ageing state, where migration has left growing numbers of elderly people living alone.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
I enjoy Namontack’s story, but I can see that Reverend Hunt is becoming discouraged.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
