Some doubt that the recent trend will last; others question whether workers will benefit even if costs remain under control.

In Japan, a trend may last only five or six months.

He warned, however, that the trend may not last for long.

Given the quixotic world of fashion, where trends may last for a season at most, that might be a record.

If the trend lasts all year, as expected, 2004 will bring a long-awaited recovery for the industry.

A primary trend has broad support throughout the entire market (most sectors) and lasts for a year or more.

This trend lasted until the 19th Century, when couples started to marry for love.

Equally unclear is whether or not this positive trend will last.

It is difficult to predict how long the trend will last, a banker said.

But given the giant discontinuity, who knows what trends will last, even in the near future?