regression

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This regression is usually “incremental and often inconspicuous, spanning years or even decades,” the report’s authors write.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

Knowing how much Nasdaq stocks moved this year up to the war explains 60% of moves in the past week based on a regression analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

That estimate was derived from plant height measurements using a regression model that both calculated and predicted crown volume from height alone.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

Trade experts argue that the shift reflects audience demand rather than creative regression in the industry.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

“Once we release our technology that allows cellular regression beyond the twenty-first year.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman