- present participle of become.
becoming
Example Sentences
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Rohan Rane, a 29-year-old Indian national who came to France to study at a business school in the southeastern city of Antibes before becoming a fitness coach, is described by investigators as the group's leader.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Besides his unconventional path to becoming a Green Lantern, Stewart is in possession of a unique lantern for recharging his ring that was forged by Sinestro, Jordan’s disgraced mentor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Booming deer populations in The Broads are becoming a growing issue as the animals can cause damage to the environment through grazing.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Coxon was among the former AI employees who spoke before the New York City Council, along with representatives of OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and Google, with the exchanges often becoming tense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Like going inside and becoming a cave painting.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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The Catcher in the Rye
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Murder on the Orient Express
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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