But they are taken seriously as indicators of overall patterns.

As for an overall pattern to the stories, I do see a general trend.

He argues that nothing be done until the overall pattern of force reduction is set.

The contrast may itself be a significant feature of the overall pattern.

The overall pattern of policy changed little in the next forty years.

The positive thing about this approach is that it can deal with exceptions to the overall pattern.

Perhaps, but one that never loses sight of the overall pattern.

In others, the elements within the frame are such that an overall pattern is created.

She could not fathom the overall pattern, so would have to guess.

We look first at the changing overall pattern of lending.