- past participle of be.
been
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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It's been 24 years since they last won this tournament, a veritable eternity for them.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Carr has been compared to Knicks wing player Mikal Bridges, a two-way player who just won the championship with New York.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Outside court, Ahmed's lawyer said the case has been "very difficult" for his client and it is a "family situation he never expected".
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
“I have not been feeling well and have tried to power through, but I’m not able to give you all the show you deserve,” Zimmerman wrote on Instagram at the time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
I’ve been at Ross Academy for over a year now, and the school building still blows me away.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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