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tendency

[ten-duhn-see] / ˈtɛn dən si /




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Power Law refers to the tendency in venture capital of a few investments to generate the vast majority of returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

There’s a tendency to put mothers on a pedestal and we judge them harshly over every decision they make.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

AI detectors, for example, have a tendency to erroneously flag essays written by speakers of English as a second language, a 2023 Stanford analysis External link found.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

"We have a tendency to look at things in isolation," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“Always choose the simplest route! Aru, you have a tendency to choose...complication over simplification.”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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