deepen
verb (used with or without object)
has been deepening
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present perfect progressiveof deepen (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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Beijing has been deepening its investment on the continent — often with high-interest loans and other difficult financing terms.
From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2024
That sentiment is shared in Tokyo, which has been deepening security ties with nations that view China with concern.
From Reuters ● Feb. 8, 2023
The crisis has been deepening for months, as millions of parents now scramble to feed their children.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2022
Fortescue says it has been deepening cost-cutting efforts to step up its defense against slumping prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2015
I have told you about the strange, sulky behaviour of Cullingworth, which has been deepening from day to day.
From The Stark Munro Letters by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
