ebb
noun
has been ebbing
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present perfect progressiveof ebb (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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Since 2019, that flow has been ebbing in the Miami area, where surging housing and other costs have led to a net loss of residents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
Liquidity in the U.S. financial system has been ebbing lately, said Jose Torres, a senior economist at Interactive Brokers.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 22, 2025
The virus has been ebbing in the state for weeks.
From Fox News ● Mar. 10, 2022
Mr Laschet's support has been ebbing away but he has refused to abandon hope of a conservative-led coalition.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2021
"We had fourteen feet when we anchored, and the tide has been ebbing five hours."
From Asiatic Breezes Students on The Wing by Oliver Optic
