But he said the American trade deficit remains so large that "the basic trend of the dollar over the next couple years is down."

The basic trend seems to be one in which communities are required to become entrepreneurial.

The ministry said the basic trend of declining surpluses was continuing.

While these were the two basic trends in European music, the general picture was much more complicated.

No president can use words to change basic economic trends.

This distinction between the electoral cycle and the basic political trend is crucial.

The basic trend of French politics over the last decade or more hasn't really changed.

The basic trend in the overall economy right now can be described as wiggling around zero.

What's more, basic trends on the two sets of tests are often contradictory.

This basic trend can be seen around the globe with many energy sources.