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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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Some fans are worried what will become of the tour by the time Sheeran is set to play in their city.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

"The guy who sells clams, the one who sells boiled eggs, the one who sells green mango with salt, the wafer seller, the ice cream seller... What's become of those people?" the 39-year-old asked.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

As law, policy and regulation have penetrated deeper into every facet of life, the First Amendment right “to petition the government for the redress of grievances” has become of utmost importance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

When he saw what had become of their apartment building, he feared the worst.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

And what will become of them if the worst does happen, now that they don’t have each other.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

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