pattern
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The recurring pattern in prestige outlets that go for deep access, immersive detail and an emphasis on personality as a gateway into subculture carries risks that are now well understood.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
However, Strategy broke this pattern during the period starting March 23, snapping a 13-week buying streak.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Jaguar set the pattern for Lemssouguer: Analyze the data, find conviction and make the trade as big as possible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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
I’m sitting in my usual place, fiddling with the loose string on the armrest, a throw cushion decorated with orange, blue, and yellow beads stitched in a pattern of repeated circles in my lap.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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