been
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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“Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me” is so loose and shaggy it risks spinning off into tedium, but Mr. Vile’s playing keeps it on track.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Actress Drew Barrymore’s 280-year-old weekend retreat has come under offer, just weeks after it was put on the market for $4.99 million, following a dramatic renovation and restoration by the “Never Been Kissed” star.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
In December, New York magazine published “High School Musical” star Tisdale French’s essay for its “It’s Been a Year” series.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Al: Been said many times but what a job Danny Rohl has done.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
Been there, done that—even though the traitor god had turned out to be Ares rather than Hades.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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