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pattern

[pat-ern, pat-n] / ˈpæt ərn, ˈpæt n /






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In Eriksen's case, the ICD is likely to have delivered an electrical shock after detecting a dangerously fast or abnormal rhythm, to restore the heart to its normal pattern.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It is often known as male or female pattern hair loss, and it usually develops gradually as hair follicles shrink over time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

Still, the episode reinforced a pattern in place throughout the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

A similar pattern has emerged in high-tech jobs involved with the internet, including data centers vital to artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

When asked about the pattern of upset he leaves in his wake, Eisman simply looks puzzled, even a bit wounded.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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