- present participle of intensify.
intensifying
Example Sentences
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The drop in performance has been driven by intensifying competition from revival chains like Domino's, Papa John's, and Little Caesars.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
But the California company now faces a battle for survival amid intensifying competition, questionable demand for electronics and rising material costs.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Dairy prices fell 0.5% as butter prices continued to decline on improved supply and intensifying competition among exporters, while cheese prices were little changed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
But from where we sat, it was as if we were inside a sun going up at night, the suspended bands of light brightening and intensifying our yellow abode.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The resulting hole evoked a giant grave and exuded the same musty chill, but this was not unwelcome for it provided workers with relief from the intensifying summer heat.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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