have been ceding
- present perfect progressive of cede.
Example Sentences
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But American companies have been ceding slices of that pie to up-and-coming Chinese rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2025
It comes at a critical juncture for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's forces, who have been ceding territory recently.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2024
But America's top car companies have been ceding ground to international rivals well before the pandemic-related snarls.
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2022
Morgan, other firms and government agencies have dropped BlackBerry as the devices have been ceding ground to iPhones and other smartphones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2015
