41.   The trend appeared to confirm itself this year, with the approach of Ramadan.

42.   Unfortunately, this wet weather trend appears as if it will stay with us through Saturday night.

43.   What is more surprising is that the trend now appears to have reversed.

44.   Up until recently, the trend appeared to be continuing.

45.   While Chicago has historically been divided between black and white, the trend appears now to include Hispanics and Asians as well.

46.   While the results were preliminary, the election committee chairman said the trend appeared steady.

47.   And while some of the luckier ones may win last-minute reprieves, a new trend appears to be emerging.

48.   But operators said volume was too low for any real trend to appear.

49.   The main Japanese government economic policy trend appears to be deregulation, Alexander said.