pattern

Example Sentences

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As Coleman notes, “I would see if it’s part of a long-standing pattern and think about the psychological cost to you.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The pattern was so unexpected that it immediately stood out.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The affidavit describes what prosecutors call a “pervasive pattern of self-dealing,” including allegations that Davis directed city contracts to collective impact while sharing finances with Spingola.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Treasury yields were little changed as ambiguous signals from the White House about the path forward in the Middle East keep traders in a holding pattern.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The Incorrigibles had decided to sort Miss Mortimer’s books by color, thus making an attractive rainbow pattern on the bookshelves.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood