downgrade
noun
a downward slope, especially of a road.
have been downgrading
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present perfect progressiveof downgrade.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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Forecasters have been downgrading projections for the storm for days, and it’s looking less and less likely that it will provide enough rain to make history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2024
Analysts have been downgrading their forecasts for economic growth for the year amid continued signs of slowing.
From Reuters ● Jun. 9, 2023
Many economists have been downgrading their forecasts for the current January-March quarter, reflecting the impact of the omicron variant.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 27, 2022
Video-streaming sites have been downgrading their picture qualities in order to relieve some of the burden, and even Facebook has been scrambling to keep up with soaring app usage and news consumption.
From Slate ● Apr. 15, 2020
Economists have been downgrading forecasts as recent data have shown manufacturing, consumer and business sentiment weakening.
From BusinessWeek ● Jun. 17, 2011
