ebb
noun
have been ebbing
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present perfect progressiveof ebb.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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Even as the academy looks for ways to reinvigorate the Oscars, ratings for awards shows across the board have been ebbing in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2022
Though small towns have suffered a critical loss of business and services in recent years, their populations have been ebbing for decades.
From Time Magazine Archive
