- past participle of be.
been
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Additionally, the heat dome in the region has been moving away eastward, allowing for the moisture to build up in the atmosphere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
She recalls a colleague who would simply delete all the emails he had been sent during his holiday.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Dolly Parton may have been a worldwide musical icon, but she shared a special connection with her home state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
He has taken this opportunity and he's been an absolute beast, so fair play to him.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Baguio is home of the Philippine Military Academy and Camp John Hay, an American base that has been overtaken by the Japanese.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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