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
He said better inflation readings this summer hadn’t convinced him the underlying trend was improving, and that current borrowing and lending conditions don’t appear restrictive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
"It's such a shame. I think we played quite a good game and she was improving as the match was going on," said 2021 Wimbledon finalist Pliskova, who was leading 6-2 3-4.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
The WHO said it understood that the patient was "improving".
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
She knew she was improving in her writing.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
