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pattern

[pat-ern, pat-n] / ˈpæt ərn, ˈpæt n /






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In civil cases, average damages awarded by juries in federal courts have climbed sharply since 2020, while those awarded by judges have fluctuated without a pattern, according to an analysis by legal-analytics company Lex Machina.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Every humpback has a pattern on the underside of their tail -- or fluke -- that is unique "like a human fingerprint", Castro said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The key to this chart is what is known as a “pennant” consolidation pattern that has formed over the past few years, that suggests yields could be headed much higher for longer.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Researchers say this pattern reflects experimentation and adaptability rather than a permanent agricultural transformation.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

“That has been a pattern of ours,” said Jamie Mai.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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