patterns

Example Sentences

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In addition to deal hunting, it reflects a change in spending patterns since the pandemic: Some shoppers still fear that the most popular items will run out quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

“To emphasize that Lestat is untouchable. Hence, building specific costume build shapes and patterns that we adapted throughout the season.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

Both patterns were probably occasioned by a mixture of motives.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

He worried he would never escape his own destructive patterns or sense of impending doom.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

Now a new team of code breakers is on the case—linguists, crossword experts, chess masters, people who see patterns hidden in chaos.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin