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become

[bih-kuhm] / bɪˈkʌm /




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In our interview with him, Sir David wanted to clear up some myths that have become attached to the term.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Many founders say there is a short window of opportunity to build something new before AI systems become smarter than humans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Were the bill to become law in its current form, the most impacted of the big semiconductor manufacturing equipment makers would be ASML.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Job stability has become the defining feature of today’s workforce,” they wrote.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

His beloved swimming hole had become a bit of a deathtrap: twice as deep and roaring by at a thunderous speed.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman