been

[bin, ben] / bɪn, bɛn /

VERB

exist

Synonyms

STRONG

abide act breathe continue do endure hold inhabit last live move obtain persist prevail remain rest stand stay subsist survive

WEAK

be alive go on have being have place

Antonyms

STRONG

cease depart die discontinue forsake give up go halt idle leave lose pass quit refuse reject stop

VERB

happen

Synonyms

STRONG

befall occur transpire

WEAK

come about come to pass take place

Example Sentences

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At the same time, members of the Board of Education have complained that the district staff has not been entirely transparent in providing contract information in a way that would allow an independent evaluation.

From Los Angeles Times

“I can see all of the accomplishments, the leadership that came out of the movement, the millions of farmworkers that have been helped,” Huerta said.

From Los Angeles Times

Specifics on when the review would begin, and what it would entail, have not yet been set, but Luna said the aim is to get an outside, “unbiased view.”

From Los Angeles Times

Those who have been Neet for more than 18 months will also be given a six-month paid work placement, to help them prepare for a full-time job.

From BBC

"It is clear to us that the legal process that led to the execution of the Swedish citizen has not been legally secure," Sweden's foreign minister said in a statement.

From BBC