widen
verb (used with or without object)
have been widening
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present perfect progressiveof widen.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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At the same time, CDS spreads have been widening, suggesting credit investors are becoming less comfortable with that shift.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The higher the spread, the more the bond market sees companies and people having trouble repaying their debts—and the spreads have been widening.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
Profit margins for a large swath of companies have been widening this year, including in some of the industries hardest-hit by supply problems.
From New York Times ● Dec. 10, 2021
The collection of polls suggest the Conservatives surpassed the Liberals in late August and have been widening their lead ever since.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 5, 2021
There was latitude in an order like that, and they have been widening it ever since.
From The Ship Dwellers A Story of a Happy Cruise by Paine, Albert Bigelow
