to-be
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of to-be
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Lovers — former, and to-be — flirt in these gentle shadows; women swap stories about their home lives and their dreams; the employer exploits the laborers, and they, in turn, plot to steal his fruit.
From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2024
“I recognize that a young, doe-eyed reality star to-be, wanting fame at any costs, doesn’t know what they’re signing, and they can’t afford a good lawyer,” Frankel added.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2023
There was even a sign painting station in the southeast parking lot, where 13-year-old to-be eighth-grader Hunter Martini of Rohnert Park painted “STAY AND SELL.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2023
The company said certified or to-be certified pharmacy technicians who are responsible for administering flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be given $1,000 reward throughout a six-month retention period.
From Reuters • Sep. 17, 2021
But his jabbing at me about being late does not leave me much room for wanting to-be nice.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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