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But crucially, the text does not specify what will become of Ocalan, 77, who has spent the past 27 years being held in solitary confinement on Imrali prison island near Istanbul.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
It leaves the rest of us to ponder what might become of this England team.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Celtic fans are wondering about what will become of O'Neill and who will replace him if he goes.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
“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
“Shut up in his room, and he won’t answer, though I’ve been a-tapping. I don’t know what’s to become of the dinner, for it’s ready, and there’s no one to eat it.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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