deepen
verb (used with or without object)
has deepened
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present perfectof deepen (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The company has deepened its focus on Composer in recent months, aiming to catch up to and reduce dependency on frontier labs.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
As the world awaits the findings on the devastating tragedy that claimed 260 lives, a cascade of formidable challenges has deepened the crisis at Air India.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
That cooperation has deepened in early days of the war, with Russia recently providing satellite imagery directly to Iran, said two of the people, the officer and a Middle Eastern diplomat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
The Treasury rout has deepened throughout the week.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
Needless to say that the failure of their scheme with such fatal consequence has deepened the gloom in the minds of the besieged miners, already dark enough.
From The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora by Mayne Reid
