These tests, which can take from an hour to two days, are all part of a broader trend.

Nor was it the broad trend of events on the pyramid.

"It's part of a broad trend - people are looking for substance these days."

"If a lot of them are doing the same thing at the same time, it shows a broad trend."

The decision reflected a broader trend as the war moved through its 10th day.

Yet this reading ignores the broader trends in that industry.

Part of this is linked to broader trends in the news media.

The broad trend is also supported by statistics on the number of attacks.

You see, there are basically two broad trends in the world today.

However, these positive changes have to be seen in the context of a broader trend which still gives much cause for concern.