had trended
- past perfect of trend.
Example Sentences
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Despite Monday's disappointing reading, Dirk Schumacher, chief economist at German public lender KfW, noted that corporate expectations had trended up over the course of the year.
From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025
Since September the Fed has lowered borrowing costs at three straight meetings as inflation had trended down from previous highs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2025
Since 1990, vehicle thefts had trended downward every year in the 2010s.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 27, 2022
The so-called continuing claims, a proxy for hiring, had trended higher since early October.
From Reuters ● Dec. 22, 2022
She threw a glance at the gentleman, which let him know that she now comprehended his gloves, and why their stroll had trended toward Carewe Street.
From The Two Vanrevels by Tarkington, Booth
