pattern
Example Sentences
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The pattern was so unexpected that it immediately stood out.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
“Turnstile cut ties with Brady Ebert in 2022 in response to a consistent pattern of harmful behavior affecting himself, the band, and the community,” the “Never Enough” band said in the statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Debunked claims routinely resurface across platforms awash with fakes, a pattern some researchers call "zombie" misinformation.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Treasury yields were little changed as ambiguous signals from the White House about the path forward in the Middle East keep traders in a holding pattern.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
As she looked at the bricks in the wall, it dawned on her that they formed a pattern.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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