improve
verb (used with object)
to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition.
were 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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Nathan Hochman on Tuesday night pointed to the “Yukon” clip as proof that park conditions were improving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Cost cuts had helped the chain’s bottom line, and sales remained down compared to last year but were improving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Starmer became the first British prime minister to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in over six years in November 2024, a sign that relations were improving.
From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025
The company said a new satellite contract and swelling demand for its Patriot missile interceptor components were improving the division’s prospects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
My math skills were improving but they were not strong.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
