been

American

[bin, ben] / bɪn, bɛn /

verb

past participle of be.

been British

/ biːn, bɪn /

verb

the past participle of be 1

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He started at right tackle last season for a school that has been producing outstanding linemen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026

The military has been deployed to help tackle wildfires across Wales.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

Shields said he has been playing tackle football since he was 11.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026

"If it was a different wind direction, it could have been total devastation," she said.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

“There’s this restaurant I’ve been wanting to try,” Arlo replies.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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