intensify
verb (used with object)
to make intense or more intense.
has been intensifying
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present perfect progressiveof intensify (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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Israel has been intensifying strikes in the southern Nabatieh area after saying on Thursday that it had seized the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge from Hezbollah, a claim the Iran-backed group has not commented on.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
The trade dispute between the two countries has been intensifying since talks broke down late last month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Ukraine has been intensifying its deep strikes like this for several weeks, targeting oil export facilities, in particular, like never before.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
The program’s launch, which city and fire officials praised, came amid the public’s frustration over the city and county’s handling of the homelessness crisis, which has been intensifying for years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
Competition has been intensifying as clients seek companies that serve as a one-stop shop for all cybersecurity needs, weighing on growth of smaller players and boosting sales at the likes of Palo Alto.
From Reuters ● Nov. 3, 2023
