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'being' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'being' with 20 example sentences.


being noun

: the state or fact of existing

: a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently


  • Thank you for being my friends.
  • Why should I work without being paid?
  • He returned home after being away for ten months.
  • Are you afraid of being fired?
  • Your being here means a lot to me.
  • I'm not being paid enough.
  • Having close friends is more important than being popular.
  • You can't help being what you are.
  • I don't like being on a diet.
  • A new bridge is being built over the river.
  • This conversation is being recorded.
  • I think you're being a little too careful.
  • Over-sleeping is no excuse for being late.
  • Why are you being so kind to me?
  • You're scared of being hurt, aren't you?
  • I think I'll enjoy being here.
  • You can't make a living being a writer.
  • I hate being alone at Christmas.
  • Being a mom is harder than I thought.
  • She knew she was being followed.
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