evolve
verb (used with object)
to develop gradually.
has been evolving
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present perfect progressiveof evolve (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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For a decade the group, formerly known as al-Nusra Front and with roots in transnational jihadist movements, has been evolving.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2024
“But it’s clear that this virus has been evolving considerably in the last few years, and that it does seem to have much greater ability to infect mammals.”
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2024
Ford has been evolving and improving its Sync operating system since it debuted more than 15 years ago.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
Mattel, which rolled out its gender-inclusive Creatable World line in 2019, has been evolving Barbie by launching more representive dolls with a wider variety of skin tones, eye colors and hairstyles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
Too late it is perceived that all this has been evolving a master; and what a master! forgetful of sacrifices, without respect, even pity.
From The Simple Life by Mary Louise Hendee
