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become

[bih-kuhm] / bɪˈkʌm /




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Once a relatively obscure royal, he outmaneuvered older cousins and purged rivals to become heir apparent as the health of his father, King Salman, declined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

This was a heartfelt triumph for the towering tournament most outstanding player who overcame mental health issues to become the toughest figure on the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But the hope is these dropouts in communications could soon become a thing of the past.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

If we claim that the church has become more progressive, well, what the hell do we mean, and on what time scale?

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

And I would become a new person, a person with no past.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler