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has been atrophying
  • present perfect progressive of atrophy (3rd person singular).

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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