became
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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This work became part of a larger project, led by Professor David Reich and Dr Iñigo Olalde at Harvard University, involving geneticists and archaeologists from across western Europe.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
McMahon’s alleged misconduct became the subject of ongoing investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
The ongoing protests, which became tense over the holiday weekend, come amid reports of a hunger strike by detainees.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
This week: Ferrari revealed its new EV designed by Jony Ive and it looked so bad it became a meme.
From Slate • May 30, 2026
The velvet was soft and the inner lining held a secret pocket, which Nine had explained was for emergency food, because if human children didn’t eat constantly, they became ferocious beasts.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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