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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In recent years, competition has been intensifying for premium-card customers, who are lucrative because they are willing to pay hefty annual fees and spend a lot, which generates merchant fees for banks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
"The impact of industrial fishing has been intensifying... and it's plausible that they will go extinct in the near future."
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
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 between streaming companies as they invest in original content and try to stand out in a crowded market and attract subscribers to their platforms.
From Reuters ● Jun. 20, 2023
“The Kremlin has been intensifying this information campaign throughout December,” they wrote.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 27, 2022
