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become of

Idioms  
  1. Happen to, befall, be the fate of, as in I haven't seen Joe in a year; what has become of his book? The King James Bible has this idiom (Genesis 37:20): “We shall see what will become of his dreams.” [Late 1500s]


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“Now I don’t know who Faye Wader really is,” the insecure and secretive host thinks, “or what will become of her.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

What’s become of Kennedy’s plan to make America healthy again is a testament to the power of exposure and collective outrage.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

Data analysis concurs with objective judgement Lammens has the capability to become of one Europe's best goalkeepers at some point - and United officials say they remain comfortable with their choice.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

What hasn’t been resolved is what will then become of one of the region’s last great pieces of undeveloped land.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

“What could become of Mr. Bingley and Jane!” was a wonder which introduced the discussion of their affairs.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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