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become of

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  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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Many also wondered what would become of Shadow, her mate of eight years.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 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

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

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

What would become of Bunnicula, my new friend, who was suffering from starvation?

From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe

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