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being

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1. being - Noun

2. being - Verb

3. being - Conjunction

Meaning

of Be

Existing.

Existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence.

That which exists in any form, whether it be material or spiritual, actual or ideal; living existence, as distinguished from a thing without life; as, a human being; spiritual beings.

Lifetime; mortal existence.

An abode; a cottage.

Since; inasmuch as.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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To destroy the fetus 'is something worse than murder.' The one who does this 'does not take away life that has already been born, but prevents it from being born.' John Chrysostom

Hate is the coward's revenge for being humiliated. George Bernard Shaw

The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said. Peter Drucker

Speaking is silver, being silent is gold. Dutch Proverb

If you want to totally avoid being deceived, get married on February 30th. French Proverb

When a fool is cursed, he thinks he is being praised. Ethiopian Proverb

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