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pattern

[pat-ern, pat-n] / ˈpæt ərn, ˈpæt n /






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However, Strategy broke this pattern during the period starting March 23, snapping a 13-week buying streak.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The recurring pattern in prestige outlets that go for deep access, immersive detail and an emphasis on personality as a gateway into subculture carries risks that are now well understood.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Jaguar set the pattern for Lemssouguer: Analyze the data, find conviction and make the trade as big as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Forty years later, Kendrick Lamar borrowed Gadson’s intricate rhythm pattern for “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst,” from the rapper’s 2012 breakthrough album, “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

My palm pattern pounds—not a burn, but more of an ache.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer