Sentence examples for became virtual from inspiring English sources

Abkhazia, Adzharia, and South Ossetia became virtual Russian protectorates.

Many became virtual prime ministers to the emperor, Sejanus being the prime example of this.

In this vacuum, European and American oil companies became virtual states within a state.

But Miss Crandall was still treated like a criminal, and she and her students became virtual prisoners of the school.

The battle over the drug trade also led to a record number of homicides in American cities, as some districts became virtual war zones.

As the Spanish, English, and French competed to colonize the Carolinas, the Catawba became virtual satellites of the various colonial factions.

They become virtual friends.

Some, like Mr. Marcuse, become virtual experts.

German gas stations become virtual shopping malls.

Some routes have become virtual monopolies, with resulting higher fares.

Perhaps, one day, even today's car makers will become virtual companies.