hollow
adjective
having a space or cavity inside; not solid; empty.
have been hollowing
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present perfect progressiveof hollow.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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The economic forces that have been hollowing out rural America are deep and not easily countered.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2023
Some have been hollowing out, albeit slowly, for a long time.
From New York Times ● Mar. 19, 2011
