- present participle of become.
becoming
Example Sentences
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Clayton-Thomas joined the jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears in 1968, becoming a crucial members of what became one of most popular groups of the late 1960s.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
While hiking is on the agenda, he ultimately may seek out something a bit more ambitious: becoming a CEO.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
And all are scarred by natural disasters that are becoming all too frequent as the world heats up.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
King Charles has disclosed he paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - becoming the first monarch to reveal their tax bill.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
But as the war went on, hiding the truth was becoming impossible.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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The Catcher in the Rye
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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