are lessening
- present progressive of lessen.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, they said, better weather warnings and preparedness are lessening the death toll.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2021
The neighbouring states of Alabama and Mississippi also experienced severe weather, although rains are lessening as they move west over Louisiana and further.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2016
The states are lessening the death tax bite by increasing the amount exempt from the tax, indexing the exemption amount for inflation, and eliminating “cliff” provisions that tax the first dollar of an estate.
From Forbes ● Sep. 11, 2014
"I think it will be challenged by the European commission because they are lessening competition."
From The Guardian ● Feb. 7, 2013
You are simply shamming this delirium, and you are lessening your chances for life every minute you persist in it.
From Revelations of a Wife The Story of a Honeymoon by Garrison, Adele
