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to-be

[tuh-bee] / təˈbi /


ADJECTIVE
incoming
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“I recognize that a young, doe-eyed reality star to-be, wanting fame at any costs, doesn’t know what they’re signing, and they can’t afford a good lawyer,” Frankel added.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2023

There was even a sign painting station in the southeast parking lot, where 13-year-old to-be eighth-grader Hunter Martini of Rohnert Park painted “STAY AND SELL.”

From Seattle Times Jun. 13, 2023

“I lied that my Nana was a Holocaust survivor. My to-be best friend had a Nana who was a real Holocaust survivor, and I really wanted to bond up.”

From New York Times Jan. 8, 2022

The company said certified or to-be certified pharmacy technicians who are responsible for administering flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be given $1,000 reward throughout a six-month retention period.

From Reuters Sep. 17, 2021

But his jabbing at me about being late does not leave me much room for wanting to-be nice.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe




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