- present participle of decrease.
decreasing
Example Sentences
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Decreasing calories without depriving the body of essential vitamins and minerals, known as calorie restriction, has long been known to delay the progression of age-related diseases in animal models.
From Science Daily • Oct. 13, 2023
Decreasing India's dependence on Russia for its defense needs and increasing its own manufacturing capabilities will be among the top themes discussed between the two countries, the second source said.
From Reuters • Jun. 16, 2023
Decreasing the ratio of product size to price only advantages profit margins.
From Washington Post • Oct. 27, 2022
Decreasing the shame and stigma of mental health is huge.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2022
Decreasing as He increased, John offended Herod Antipas by "boldly rebuking vice."
From The Chosen People A Compendium of Sacred and Church History for School-Children by Yonge, Charlotte Mary