follow a pattern

Frequency: 7.919.2 per million words

to develop or happen in a way that is expected or repeated

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Examples (10)

  • Their actions follow a very predictable pattern.
  • Portuguese colonial rule followed a similar pattern to that of other powers.
  • The disease seems to follow a seasonal pattern, peaking in the winter months.
  • Many of his novels follow the same basic pattern of a hero seeking revenge.
  • It's interesting how crime rates often follow a specific geographical pattern.
  • The stock market has followed a downward pattern for the past three weeks.
  • Most of the interviews follow a set pattern of ten standard questions.
  • Economic growth in the region is following a familiar pattern of rapid expansion.
  • The birds' migration route follows a regular pattern every year.
  • Do you think the upcoming elections will follow the usual pattern?