was trending
- past progressive of trend.
Example Sentences
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The company maintained its prior guidance, but said that it was trending toward the high end of its range.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
Carney Chukwuemeka's name was trending all over social media this week.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
Before his team’s game against the Houston Rockets on Monday night, Wizards coach Brian Keefe said Young was trending toward being able to play in the Utah game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
Still, I wanted to know how I could up my chances—and how I could generally understand if I was trending in the right direction before it’s too late.
From Slate ● Feb. 27, 2025
And here and there were persons who had a clear vision of the future to which was trending this new eagerness of women to explore regions hitherto forbidden them in the House of Life.
From Lady Connie by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.