was improving
- past progressive of improve.
Example Sentences
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But having tried several medications, diets, and supplements, he felt nothing was improving enough, and started researching alternative options.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
One of the Sparks’ offseason priorities was improving their league-worst defense, but that’s been more difficult than ever with how the game is being called.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 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
Their play was improving, they were communicating better and with more confidence, and above all, they were having fun.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
