Many villagers left offerings at the shrine, hoping the higher beings would bless their harvest.

After months of isolation, her ill-being became apparent to everyone around her.

After months of online debate, being a thing suddenly felt less like a novelty and more like an ordinary part of life.

The admiral maintained a fleet in being to deter the enemy without risking open battle.

During the negotiation, the admirals argued that keeping fleets in being would preserve their strategic advantage.

New institutions often come into being during times of rapid social change.

A new tradition comes into being when people start repeating an action year after year.

The new organization, coming into being after the merger, promises to foster innovation.

The tradition came into being during the 18th century and has continued ever since.

I don't usually drink coffee; that being said, I'll have a cup this morning.