being

Example Sentences

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“Maybe their autonomy is being challenged or changed, their friends are leaving the workplace, or they disagree with the company’s direction,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Although her children could be heard in the background of a March 20 collect call obtained by People, she referenced them being taken from her custody in another call two days later.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Bone may seem like a static structure, but it is constantly being renewed.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Pickup recognised the importance of being cited in the AI results.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

After what felt like an eternity, it was finally their turn to order, and greeting them at the counter was a woman Kathy heard being called SJ.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith