This modernism was a conscious breakaway from tradition, although two quite distinct tendencies were discernible.

In fact, Congress had a distinct tendency to push questions of emerging national security threats off its own plate, leaving them for others to consider.

When he let go of the rungs he had a distinct tendency to drift off to the right.

In particular, the canter must have a distinct uphill tendency.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, a distinct tendency becomes observable in the town government to limit power to the actual holders.

Anything higher than that had a distinct tendency to sway slightly.

Though he is chairman of the Senate's Democratic conference, he has also exhibited a distinct tendency to reach out across the aisle.

A workable philosophy for a race with distinct tendencies toward aggression.

With no visible enemy there is the distinct tendency to ignore discipline, to believe combat will never occur.

The man was a sociopath with a distinct tendency for violence.