trend
noun
the general course or prevailing tendency; drift.
had trended
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past perfectof trend.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
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
The index had trended sideways for much of the year, and even after its rally, it remains less than 15 percent above a low reached 12 months ago.
From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
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 Booth Tarkington
