lessen
verb (used without object)
to become less.
is lessening
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present progressiveof lessen (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Although, it has been pointed out by several players this week, that advantage is lessening with more of the Europeans playing on the American-based PGA Tour.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2023
The stigma around not having children is lessening, and perhaps many people who would have begrudgingly reproduced will now simply … not.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 25, 2021
There are some signs that pressure is lessening.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 28, 2021
But our most significant gains in crime will be made by doing something the city needs to do for a lot of other reasons, which is lessening homelessness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2018
The attachment of both the Mohammedans and Hindoos to their ancient systems is lessening every day.
From Life of William Carey by George Smith
