abate
verb (used with object)
were 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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That was the lowest reading since March and perhaps a sign that tariff-related price pressures were abating.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
The day he took his last dose, his symptoms were abating.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 27, 2022
People could return to work even while still sick, as long as their symptoms were abating.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2022
One front was burning strongly but another three were abating and no casualties were reported.
From Reuters ● Aug. 4, 2021
In the adjoining rooms sounds of strife were abating.
From The U. P. Trail by Zane Grey
