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trends

  • plural of trend.
  • present tense form of trend (3rd person singular).

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Uttar Pradesh is especially vulnerable because of its vast exposed population, dependence on outdoor work and limited access to cooling for millions of households, according to think-tank Climate Trends.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

This isn’t all that uncommon: Trends crop up in filmmaking all the time, as potential narratives emerge from real-life events and cultural obsessions.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The Employment Trends Index, or ETI, rose to 105.77 in April, from a downwardly revised reading of 105.52 in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Trends in durables orders are often driven by big swings in categories like airplane orders, because small volumes can come with big dollar figures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Trends inherent in the world-wide revolution of 1750-1970 suggest a cycle that reached its high point at the turn of the century and began its downward course around 1900.

From Civilization and Beyond Learning from History by Nearing, Scott