worsen
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become worse.
have been worsening
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present perfect progressiveof worsen.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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Inter-Korean relations have been worsening since the North blew up a joint liaison office with the South in 2020.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2024
At the same time, the researchers note, California’s blazes have been worsening for decades.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 14, 2023
Annual inflation hit nearly 40% last year and shortages of fuel, electricity, food, medicine and foreign currency have been worsening.
From Reuters ● Apr. 17, 2023
They would indicate that some progress is possible at a time when gun-related deaths have been worsening.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2022
Tensions between Kosovo and Serbia have been worsening in recent times.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 9, 2019
