has been contracting
- present perfect progressive of contract (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Foreign direct investment into China has been contracting since mid-2023, while capital flows into India have remained steady.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
Comcast opted to cast off the still-profitable cable channels, except for the perennially popular Bravo!, as Wall Street has soured on the business, which has been contracting amid a consumer shift to streaming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2026
The manufacturing sector has been contracting and the real estate sector has suffered because of higher interest rates.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
"The third decline in a row for the euro zone PMI indicates business activity has been contracting throughout the quarter. This confirms our view a recession could have already started," said Bert Colijn at ING.
From Reuters ● Sep. 23, 2022
The state has been contracting with a company for just over $400,000 a year to store the vessel at a private dock near Ketchikan.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2021
