- present progressive of become (3rd person singular).
is becoming
Example Sentences
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It isn’t just tech hardware that is becoming more expensive for consumers.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
They also found that while high white blood cell counts are usually a warning sign, in serious infection a low count can signal the immune system is becoming overwhelmed.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
“JPY’s weakness, as measured by the real effective exchange rate, is becoming pronounced and warrants repeated FX interventions even as volatility in the JPY has been limited,” they say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Lately, however, mining is becoming more than just a part of nostalgic lore.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
“At any rate, some of the prophecy is becoming clear. Foes bearing arms to the Doors of Death...that means Romans and Greeks. We have to combine forces to find those doors.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
