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Discover LudwigThe phrase "being what" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to something that is defined or stated prior to the phrase. For example, "Being what it was, the outcome was not expected." Here, the phrase "being what it was" is used to refer to the previously stated or defined situation.
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"Times being what they are".
"It's time, you being — what?
3. Being: What Is Pure Awareness?
But, the art world being what it is, people talk.
The Internet being what it is, the letter went viral.
"I just remember being — what do they call that?
That they've forgiven us for being, what, satanic?
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You are what are.
What's what?
What is that?" "What's what?" "That.
This is what what is".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com