- past participle of be.
been
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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The resignation comes as Indonesia’s financial markets have been pressured by domestic and external forces, with the government’s economic policy and fiscal discipline under scrutiny, and questions lingering about the country’s market appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
No structures had been damaged or destroyed as of Sunday night, according to Cal Fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
In a statement released on Monday, he said the family had been "devastated by the loss of our beloved relatives".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Across the county, 35 people have been prosecuted for littering since 2023, including 19 in Cambridge.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Their home has been destroyed and they’re moving to Ateneo, which has become a sanctuary for the displaced, in five days.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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