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become

[bih-kuhm] / bɪˈkʌm /




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EDINBURGH—A political operative’s yearslong scheme to embezzle party funds has become a source of anger and embarrassment in Scotland, but not entirely for the reasons you might think.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“We are coordinating closely with local authorities and first responders as we assess the fire’s impact and will share more details as they become available,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Meanwhile, Futrell, Freeman’s husband, had recently announced he was leaving to become city manager of Pasadena but soon walked back the statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In the past few years, that is an area the index has approached when investors become increasingly concerned about growth and the economic outlook.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Gertie Hornbostel’s life at the Santo Tomas internment camp has become a living nightmare.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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