atrophy
noun
Also atrophia a wasting away of the body or of an organ or part, as from defective nutrition or nerve damage.
has been atrophying
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present perfect progressiveof atrophy (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The project marks a sharp turnaround in the fortunes of the Southern California aerospace industry, which has been atrophying since the end of the Cold War.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2017
