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pattern

Definition for pattern

noun as in design, motif

noun as in arrangement, order

noun as in model, example

verb as in copy, imitate; decorate

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Bilateral tension has impacted Canadian travel patterns, with the national statistics agency in June reporting "a marked decrease" in the number of Canadians visiting the United States.

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While being deficient in magnesium can definitely affect sleep patterns, there isn't the evidence to say taking supplements will definitely improve your sleep.

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Imagine pouring paint on a spinning canvas - it makes swirly patterns.

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This shift is expected to alter global temperature and rainfall patterns by the end of the century.

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Big picture: The economy is in a holding pattern of sorts.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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