- present progressive of become (3rd person singular).
is becoming
Example Sentences
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“The quarter prior revealed some success in righting the ship in the U.S., but significantly worse performance in China, which is becoming a much smaller part of the business,” she added.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Any perception that North America’s trade architecture is becoming unstable risks delaying those decisions, with effects that will be felt for decades.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Salt buildup in farmland is becoming an increasingly serious problem because of climate change, irrigation practices, and rising sea levels.
From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026
Their predicament is becoming increasingly common in Kerala, India's fastest-ageing state, where migration has left growing numbers of elderly people living alone.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
I record Fly in flight, and from my camera’s vantage point, Fly is becoming a smaller and smaller dot on the horizon.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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