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tendency

[ten-duhn-see] / ˈtɛn dən si /




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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

With few major catalysts on tap until January, the tendency for stocks to drift higher to finish the year—the much-lauded Santa rally—is the last hope for a strong close to 2025.

From Barron's

That’s because he is already an expert in one crucial football skill: reading the tendencies of quarterbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal

A more universal way to overcome our tendency to buy things we might regret is to read reviews more critically.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is a tendency to lean into cuts, as long as there isn’t an uptick in the rate of inflation.

From Barron's