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
It means for every permanent GP there are more than 2,300 patients - a jump of nearly 350 since 2015, helping explain why access to general practice has been worsening and patient satisfaction declining.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2024
Americans’ collective mental health has been worsening for years.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2024
Security in Ecuador has been worsening since the pandemic.
From Reuters ● Aug. 10, 2023
The humanitarian situation in the war-ridden country has been worsening.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 18, 2023
