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[trend] / trɛnd /




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It’s still barely discernible as a trend with the technology responsible for adding around only 15 basis points to the overall unemployment rate.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

Some say this bearding trend began with the 1980s television series “Miami Vice,” wherein the actor Don Johnson sported a 5-o’clock shadow that was much commented on.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

"We are bucking that national trend," says Bill Graham, a senior administrator at the practice.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Abstinence campaigns have gathered ground in many countries in recent years, notably the trend to pursue a "Dry January" after Christmas and New Year's Eve excesses.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Others say most Americans have no problem with this trend.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

Sonic trends — from the slick countrypolitan in the 1970s to the neo-traditionalist 1990s and on through the trap-indebted 2010s — have come and gone.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2026

As with most trends online, curiosity quickly turned to backlash.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Each week, I’ll take you inside the latest health trends to help you understand where they came from, who’s profiting and whether they’re worth your money.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

She reported on large, publicly traded companies, as well as broader industry trends, with a particular interest in how our consumption of everyday products is increasingly affecting the environment and our health.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

What gets taught in America’s public schools has always been a mixture of state and local preferences influenced by various passing trends.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

The measure, which policymakers closely watch as a gauge of underlying inflation, has remained above 2% since September 2025 and has trended higher in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Recently, shares have trended between a 74.4 RSI rating at the beginning of the month to its current rating.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

Fasting blood glucose trended downward across groups, and several lipid related measures also improved.

From Science Daily May 31, 2026

“He’s been doing great. He’s trended in the right direction the last couple weeks. But I still feel that it’s still the right thing to give him a day.”

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2026

Still, Penelope convinced herself that the havoc trended in one direction slightly more so than in the other.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood

Fans expressed a combination of support for the star and concern about her wellbeing following the announcement that she would be taking a break, with the message #weloveyouariana trending on social media.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Giving employees and teams more freedom to choose when they would meet in the office has led to more people showing up, with 2026 attendance trending 15% above the average of prior years.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

“We’ve been at 40% odds of passage this year. That’s trending downward, and we will likely reduce our odds to 25%-30% if the Senate recesses Aug. 7 without passing Clarity.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

The carrier said traffic for fiscal 2027 remains on track to grow 4% but second-quarter pricing is trending modestly down on year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

“The Phoenix Riders are trending online over every other team. I bet the Demon Brigade’s unhappy about that.”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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