She called this increase a "positive trend" but said that the city needed more reliable data.

Still, the positive trends for the South are widespread and diverse.

Still, the Bush administration conveyed no interest in building on these positive trends.

The figures remain higher than this time last year, but state officials said the new numbers could be the start of a positive trend.

These positive trends are very good news because manufacturing is a key to our economy.

The level of trade exchange between the two countries shows a positive trend.

These positive trends should not be left out of the discussion.

Therefore, I am concerned that the positive trend will not continue next year.

At the same time, however, we also wish to give active support to positive trends.

The work of international cooperation has started with a positive trend and there are many good progress.