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has been trending

  • present perfect progressive of trend (3rd person singular).

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Another factor: Wage growth has been trending lower, making it harder for workers to keep up with higher prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

That’s not a one-time dip, either: participation has been trending down for the past five months.

From Barron's Apr. 29, 2026

Protein has been trending as the rise of GLP-1s have many Americans eating less and focused on getting the most out of their meals.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 12, 2026

The iconic outfit has been trending on social media for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

From BBC Feb. 11, 2026

Ah? now I know the direction my thought has been trending.

From A Daughter of the Snows by London, Jack