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became

[bih-keym] / bɪˈkeɪm /




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Before Xi Jinping became China’s most powerful leader in decades, he was better known across the country as “Peng Liyuan’s husband.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

South Korea's unstoppable An became the first woman badminton player to win two singles titles in Games history after dominating home hope Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-9.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

Last season on Sept. 25, the team played in Midland, Texas, three days before sit-out transfer players became eligible.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

His father, the first Kijanangoma, was born in the year King Rukidi III became king.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

It soon became clear that they believed the Beje had been a headquarters for raids on food ration offices around the country.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom



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