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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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"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

What’s become of Kennedy’s plan to make America healthy again is a testament to the power of exposure and collective outrage.

From Salon Jan. 21, 2026

Data analysis concurs with objective judgement Lammens has the capability to become of one Europe's best goalkeepers at some point - and United officials say they remain comfortable with their choice.

From BBC Jan. 5, 2026

But he is growing old, and wonders what will become of the line of Singh watchmakers once he’s gone.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 25, 2025

I wonder if he knows that I came into sixth grade wondering what would ever become of me.

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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