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becoming

[bih-kuhm-ing] / bɪˈkʌm ɪŋ /




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For instance, Grace uses his laptops, “waveform-analysis software” and Excel to prompt Rocky to identify numbers in his own language of notes and chords before eventually becoming fluent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite its promise, the Uranus Orbiter and Probe is still far from becoming reality.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Bear markets rarely emerge without warning, not that one is necessarily at hand, but subtle signs of distribution often build quietly before becoming more pronounced.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“It’s like we’re all little bugs uniting our voices, becoming a big, giant cartoon fist.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I’d heard Yao and Gideon talk about becoming boat masters themselves one day.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo