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becoming

[bih-kuhm-ing] / bɪˈkʌm ɪŋ /




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The company amended its IPO prospectus this week to warn investors that access to water—or lack thereof—is becoming a concern for the company.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, Duncan was becoming an effective, self-taught lobbyist at the state capitol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Winning the Derby changes anyone’s life, but it’s magnified when you make history, as DeVaux did by becoming the first female trainer to win the world’s most famous horse race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The Durham man justified his inclusion to replace the dropped Zak Crawley by becoming the first England opener to score a half-century on debut in a home Test since 2004.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

They were still walking downhill, and the ground was becoming wetter underfoot.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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