was abating
- past progressive of abate.
Example Sentences
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On Jan. 21, the stock printed a bullish harami candle after a 45-point decline from the Dec. 3 peak, suggesting selling pressure was abating.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
It had said excess patient mortality from COVID-19 was abating but would still pose a 100 million euro burden on 2022 operating income.
From Reuters ● Feb. 21, 2023
Less than three months ago, Edwards lifted a previous face covering requirement amid hopes that the virus was abating.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 2, 2021
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — It seemed as if the Ebola crisis was abating.
From New York Times ● Feb. 28, 2015
Fortunately, the downpour of rain was abating, so that they had a chance to dash the water from their caps and faces and see better what they were trying to do.
From The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck Stirring Adventures in the Oil Fields by Stratemeyer, Edward
