to-be
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of to-be
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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“I recognize that a young, doe-eyed reality star to-be, wanting fame at any costs, doesn’t know what they’re signing, and they can’t afford a good lawyer,” Frankel added.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2023
“I lied that my Nana was a Holocaust survivor. My to-be best friend had a Nana who was a real Holocaust survivor, and I really wanted to bond up.”
From New York Times • Jan. 8, 2022
The company said certified or to-be certified pharmacy technicians who are responsible for administering flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be given $1,000 reward throughout a six-month retention period.
From Reuters • Sep. 17, 2021
All four of those QBs will split reps during spring camp, along with walk-on John Bledsoe and redshirt sophomore to-be Connor Neville.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2019
But his jabbing at me about being late does not leave me much room for wanting to-be nice.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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