being

Example Sentences

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Mental health problems contributed to her homelessness, but being on the streets exacerbated them.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Our populations have been so shielded from the reality of conflict. What is being taught is a passive Gandhi-esque culture of peace,” the Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. lamented.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

There a few things that people across the political aisle can agree on, but the government being involved in artificial intelligence is one of them.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Former Congressman George Santos is currently being investigated for alleged insider trading on Kalshi, according to NPR.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Well, looks like Dad is back to being himself.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold