- present participle of decrease.
decreasing
Example Sentences
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"With decreasing support for humanitarian assistance, we then see more Sudanese look for safety, look for opportunity further afield."
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
The 24-year-old forward, a former No. 2 overall draft pick now playing only 17 minutes a game as a reserve, looks to improve her game while decreasing fouls.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
According to Airas, this may indicate that inflammation is more noticeable during the earlier stages of the disease before gradually decreasing over time.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
With FAPD, the goal of treatment is decreasing the inflammation that causes irreversible scarring and, if possible, stimulating hair growth in follicles that haven’t been completely damaged.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
There was something relaxing about the steady drumming, so constant that it almost became inaudible without ever decreasing in volume.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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