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Historically, unionized workers have tended to get paid more than their nonunion peers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

In the past, World Cup hosts have tended to give Fifa what they want - and that includes easy access for officials and supporters.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Knowing someone — or of someone — who is gay or lesbian has long tended to dispel falsehoods and quell fears that might exist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Researchers also noted that newer clinical trials have tended to produce stronger findings in some areas, which may reflect advances in collagen formulations as well as improvements in study design and research quality.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Whereas Jackson tended toward a more volatile and pulpit-thumping style reminiscent of an itinerant Presbyterian minister in the revivalistic mode, Smith preferred the more measured cadences of the South Carolina aristocrat steeped in Ciceronian formalities.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis