became

The network became only more popular after Donald Trump emerged as a viable Republican presidential candidate in 2015 and disrupted the accepted norms in presidential politics.

It became what is arguably the most expensive fruit in the world — though it will likely be tossed in a couple days.

After they became friends, Cher no longer wanted to live with her mother.

After years of him spending every free minute on the farm, his orchard became productive and profitable enough to sustain itself.

Lumumba was much loved not just by many at home but across Africa for his outspoken criticism of colonialism - and he became an icon of pan-Africanism.