Example Sentences

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He said the military was deepening its operations there and seizing more territory.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Now at the same time, the climate crisis was deepening.

From Salon • May 3, 2024

In-house, canon lawyers for years have complained that the lack of published cases was deepening doubts about the credibility and effectiveness of the churches’ response to the church scandal.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2024

It added that the company was deepening its "cultural awareness training" and broadening its work with indigenous communities.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2022

And as they worked together, hour by hour, it was deepening.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield