Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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Supply worries, however, could still see prices climb back in the ballpark of recent highs, said Wells Fargo’s Samana, noting that it has been sinking in that some demand destruction is taking place.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
But as consumer sentiment has been sinking to new lows, the mood in equity markets has improved significantly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
Consumer confidence, which has been sinking since last year as households shoulder the burden of higher prices, plunged to a new low in a report out Friday.
From New York Times ● Jun. 10, 2022
In parts of the valley, the land has been sinking about 1 foot each year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2022
The boy was born yesterday, and she has been sinking ever since.
From Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" by C. D. (Charles D.) Williams
