Example Sentences

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Farhad, a 35-year-old chef, also said life was becoming "increasingly difficult", noting economic hardship had set in even before the war.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Cimarusti said it was becoming more difficult to charge prices in his more casual restaurant that reflected the true cost of his burgers and lobster rolls.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“This was becoming part of America, and I thought that was a wonderful thing Jewish culture did.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

We can pinpoint this re-evolution to the Miocene period, when Australia’s climate was becoming drier.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

His motivation for this work came from his interest in astronomy, where the need for accurate timekeeping had long been obvious, but was becoming more pressing as more accurate observing instruments were designed.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin