become
verb (used without object)
to come, change, or grow to be (as specified).
has been becoming
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present perfect progressiveof become (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Russia's forest fire season, which has been becoming more damaging due to climate change, traditionally lasts throughout the summer.
From Reuters ● Aug. 24, 2022
And while this has always been the case, it’s a reality that has been becoming progressively more pronounced in recent decades.
From Slate ● May 24, 2022
“The best part of this year has been becoming a mother and growing a family with my incredible wife, @martaxargay,” Stewart said on her Instagram account.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 16, 2021
The Awa are some of the last people on Earth who still try to live as traditional hunter-gatherers but that has been becoming increasingly difficult.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2021
And my sister has been becoming less so longer than you have.
From Christopher and Columbus by Elizabeth
