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[learner12]

Hello, teachers!!

Students were allowed to do almost anything that interested them, beit reading, playing board games, talking with friends, or roaming outside.
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What does "be it" mean?

Thank you in advance.

[bud]

Be it = Whether it be.

It (they) are very similar to "for example." It may be that we use "be it" to delineate a range of things, but I'm not sure about that.

[learner12]

Dear bud:

Thank you so much for your kind explanations.

Have a nice weekend!!