relax
verb (used with object)
to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax.
has been relaxing
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present perfect progressiveof relax (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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Dubai has been relaxing laws for some time, allowing the sale of alcohol in daylight during Ramadan and approving home delivery during the pandemic.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2023
Since taking office, Adams has been relaxing COVID-19 policies put in place by former Mayor Bill de Blasio.
From Fox News ● Mar. 23, 2022
At local, state and federal levels, the nation has been relaxing restrictions and trying to restore a semblance of normalcy.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 19, 2022
However, in recent months, it has been relaxing restrictions, and will lift the ban on international flights this week.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2022
The government remains dominant in some sectors, particularly power, public transport, and defense industries, but it has been relaxing its control since the mid-1980s.
From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
