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was trending

  • past progressive of trend.

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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.