have a tendency
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AI detectors, for example, have a tendency to erroneously flag essays written by speakers of English as a second language, a 2023 Stanford analysis External link found.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
“Markets have a tendency to panic and overshoot,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 20, 2026
Both players have a tendency to play direct passes into attackers running in behind whilst taking few touches in midfield - qualities that fit Amorim's tactical plan.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2025
Besides, teens have a tendency to seek validation, which chatbots often provide even when unwarranted, she added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
They become unstable and have a tendency to unsettle the mood because they deviate from comfortable convention, seeking relationships with unfamiliar chords.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
