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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And, for several months, it has been becoming increasingly green and toxic.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2023
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
The impact of that weather event has been becoming more clear, with Portugal alone reporting more than 1,000 deaths linked to extreme heat.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 20, 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
And my sister has been becoming less so longer than you have.
From Christopher and Columbus by Elizabeth
