He found that, on the evidence of time delays between publication and citation, there was a marked trend towards the use of more recent literature.

In general, there was a marked trend towards a pragmatic approach to political issues, rather than a philosophical one.

In addition, with global warming, there has been a marked trend towards more variable and anomalous weather.

In fact, government funding and investment in higher education in Venezuela between 1989 and 1998 saw a marked downward trend.

Instead, the figures over all indicate a marked trend toward matching those of their new homeland.

In addition, there has been a marked trend in recent years away from boarding and toward day-schooling.

Because of global warming there has been a marked trend towards more variable and anomalous weather.

There is also a marked trend towards shifting goods from rail to road.

Scientists say that since 1970 there has been a marked trend in the rise of global temperatures, due to global warming.

The widening of the gap between basic increases and total pay is one of the most marked trends in the latest returns.