This is the 17130th most frequent Russian word.
становилась
"She became" or "was becoming."
The word 'становилась' here is used in past tense to describe a gradual change or process of becoming.
Она становилась всё более уверенной в своих силах.
She was becoming more confident in her abilities.
'Становилась' is applied to represent a repetitive event with a focus on the action's impact.
Когда солнце становилось ниже, тени удлинялись.
As the sun descended, the shadows lengthened.
Here, 'становилась' indicates a transition into a particular state over time when referring to the subject.