abate
verb (used with object)
was abating
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past progressiveof abate.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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A spinning top near $15 the week ending April 11, 2025, indicated that selling pressure was abating.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 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
The Petrol Retailers Association, which represents independent fuel retailers in Britain, said in a statement on Tuesday that there were early signs the crisis was abating, but that deliveries were still reduced.
From New York Times ● Sep. 28, 2021
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
Toward morning he became aware that the wind was abating, and a little later that less sand was drifting into his retreat.
From The Delafield Affair by Florence Finch Kelly
