improve
verb (used with object)
to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition.
was improving
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past progressiveof improve.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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In an essay published last week, he warned that the technology was improving faster than he anticipated and called for a new framework to manage its risks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
The WHO said it understood that the patient was "improving".
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
Consumer sentiment was improving in late February prior to military action in Iran but turned sour as soon as the war broke out, the University of Michigan reported Friday.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 13, 2026
Walmart said it was improving its systems to "ensure fairness and transparency" and had already started making payments to people who had been affected.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
Though I still performed my lowly duties, I dared to hope that my status at court was improving.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
