deepen
verb (used with or without object)
deepening
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present participleof deepen.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Jacobi, meanwhile, says he had turned to religion instead of deepening his connections with politics.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
They also said Walmart could position itself as a large source for advertising data, potentially deepening its relationship with ad agencies and other connected TV platforms.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
It’s the latest creator-run company deepening its roots in Burbank, a neighborhood long defined by such iconic studios as Disney, Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The change in part reflects calls from certain business sectors for more flexible work styles as they grapple with a deepening labour shortage.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
The warm room lulled his blood and a deepening sense of fatigue drugged him with sleep.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
