- past participle of be.
been
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Mark, 45, from Lincolnshire, says his shiny new electric vehicle has been "wonderful" to drive - but he quickly noticed that his nine-year-old daughter's motion sickness got much worse in it.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
He has been wooing CNN CEO Mark Thompson to remain at the network after the deal closes, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
But at the same time, many EV drivers say it's not been a concern.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
The Joshua tree has been featured in poetry and music and represented a burning bush in the latest episode of “Euphoria.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Stein, who runs a newspaper at Carville called The Star, has been one of Joey’s most ardent supporters.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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