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being

Definition for being

noun as in existence

noun as in essential nature

noun as in animate object

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David Corenswet’s Clark Kent isn’t merely invulnerable; he’s also unyielding in his view that in an era defined by corporate cruelty, being nice is true punk rock.

From Salon

She described children being detained, saying federal agents “had them zip tied to each other.”

From Salon

The findings showed the three main barriers to being able to access childcare were affordability, availability and flexibility.

From BBC

The second captain was released without charges after being questioned.

From BBC

For an actor who remains famously guarded despite being a tabloid staple, “Jay Kelly” is perhaps the closest a viewer can get to Clooney’s thoughts on his own fame this side of a memoir.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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