worsen
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become worse.
has been worsening
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present perfect progressiveof worsen (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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Another sign of the Delta’s ecological deterioration in recent years has been worsening toxic algae blooms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2025
Americans’ collective mental health has been worsening for years.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2024
The humanitarian situation in the war-ridden country has been worsening.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 18, 2023
Japanese manufacturers’ sentiment has been worsening since last month, a Reuters corporate survey showed, on concerns over rising costs due to global inflation and a weak yen.
From Reuters ● Oct. 28, 2022
It has been worsening in the last three years and aid agencies are now warning of a famine.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2022
