tendency

Example Sentences

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Much of the frying process occurs under negative pressure, which increases the tendency for oil to be pulled into the food.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Studies point to wearables’ tendency to induce “self-tracking anxiety” or “health data anxiety,” the byproduct of too much information about one’s inner workings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

In his seminal work External link on the impact of automation on jobs, MIT economist David Autor noted the tendency of headlines to overstate the extent of job losses from new technology.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

This tendency has been documented over the years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

“We’re gonna break out of this tendency to let distractions get the best of us. Head in the flames, right?”

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone