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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
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
What will become of the 5.6 million Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza Strip?
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 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
It was time to see what had become of his office building.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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