tends
Example Sentences
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He says muscle loss tends to accelerate in our later 70s and 80s.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
That uncertainty can weigh on investor sentiment, especially during a part of the year that tends to be difficult for stocks even under normal conditions.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
On everyday scales, disorder — or entropy — tends to increase.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
The craziness accelerates, as it tends to do.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
It sounds farfetched, but like a roast forsaken in the oven or a rescheduled dental appointment, childbirth is one of those minor details that tends to slip the minds of most soap opera characters.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
