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To stay in the same place or condition
“They would be in San Francisco for a few days before flying off to New York.”
To happen, transpire, or take place
“We were hoping to win the lottery, but it wasn't to be.”
To have existence
“Alexia claimed that humanity would eventually be no more if we did not address ongoing concerns about climate change.”
To be present, nearby or available
“What will there be for us to eat at the party?”
To occupy a position in space
“She'll be in her office if you need to ask her any questions.”
To attend, or be present at a given place or location
“Will I be at the event tomorrow? Yes, as a matter of fact, I will be.”
To be priced at
“That will be ten dollars, please. Would you like to pay by cash or card?”
To amount to
“One plus one will be two.”
To have a certain position within a group
“He would be first in the player rankings after the momentous victory.”
To become aware of through one's senses
“You are obviously going to be cold without a jacket in this freezing weather.”
(convert to/into) To change from one form to another
To populate a given place
To finish in a given place or rank, typically in a competition
To continue or cause to continue in a specified condition, position or course
To move or proceed in a given course or direction
To act or perform a portrayal of
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