a rising tendency vs an upward trend

Both "a rising tendency" and "an upward trend" are correct phrases that convey a similar meaning. They both describe an increase or improvement in a particular direction. The choice between them may depend on the context or personal preference.

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a rising tendency

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a gradual increase or improvement in something.

This phrase is used to indicate a tendency or inclination to increase or improve over time.

Examples:

There is a rising tendency in the number of people using public transportation.
The company has observed a rising tendency in customer satisfaction ratings.
We are seeing a rising tendency in the prices of essential goods.
There seems to be a rising tendency in the consumption of organic products.
The data shows a rising tendency in the adoption of renewable energy sources.

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Although this rising tendency continued in the RIP, the increase amounted to only two percentage points.
Although this rising tendency continued in the RIP, the increase amounted to only two percentage points.
Although there was a significant increase in the market share (by four percentage points) in the year 2003, this rising tendency was reversed in 2004 when the market share of imports decreased to the level of 2,4 %.
Overall, the tendency was rising (by 15 % in the whole period).
Overall, the tendency was rising (by 15 % in the whole period).
In our so-called informed times many species - and the tendency is rising - are endangered by extinction which primarily is the result of the destruction of their natural environment.
Per year, over 300,000 bikes are stolen - The tendency is rising, and the "dark numbers" are much higher.
Welcome to Catch a Rising Star.
Apparently, he was a rising star at the firm.
A rising tide lifts all boats.
Today, again, a rising population confronts shrinking resources.
He used to be a rising star at INS.
And on the other side there was a rising sun.
You should have attached yourself to a rising star.
A rising tide raises all boats, Leland.
This is Miss Murano, a rising writer.
He was a rising star in your company.
A rising tide lifts all ships, mate.
She was a rising star at one point.
Parsons is a rising star in the DC private legal sector.

Alternatives:

an increasing inclination
a growing propensity
a developing trend
a mounting pattern
an escalating direction

an upward trend

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a positive movement or development in a particular direction.

This phrase is used to indicate a trend or pattern that is moving in an upward direction, typically associated with progress or improvement.

Examples:

The stock market is showing an upward trend this quarter.
There has been an upward trend in the number of students pursuing STEM fields.
The company's revenue has been following an upward trend for the past few months.
An upward trend in housing prices is expected in the coming year.
The data indicates an upward trend in global temperatures.

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The growth in revenue continued on an upward trend.
Since the oil price has changed, then there is an upward trend in long-term strong.
The Commission has 25% women, so at least there is an upward trend.
With regard to the first of these, European citizens do not change jobs very frequently, although most Member States have experienced an upward trend since 1995.
Well, it was clearly not the beginning of an upward trend, Virginia.
Their role following an upward trend since nowadays the video medium occupies a large part of life of people who daily surf on Internet.
Unfortunately, this is an upward trend.
However, the rich silver strike at Tonopah in 1900, followed by strikes in Goldfield and Rhyolite, again put Nevada's population on an upward trend.
The 44/56 ratio is also acceptable for the whole of the period examined as the commercial sector activities were then on an upward trend [30].
Translation for those residing refractory to Elliott Wave: The Rise of July 2008 is only the first wave of increase of an upward trend for several decades.
After leveling off at about 50 percent usage share late last year, Microsoft's Internet Explorer has been on an upward trend, thwarting early attempts to write the browser's obituary.
When the Accumulation/Distribution indicator grows, it means accumulation (buying) of a particular security, as the overwhelming share of the sales volume is related to an upward trend of prices.
The trend in net cash flow followed an upward trend (+ 37 %), mainly due to a reduction in inventories.
Although this does not fall within the competence of the European Union, there are a number of measures and actions which may contribute to an upward trend in the sector and its sustainable development.
2003 has seen an upward trend which is expected to continue into 2004 since new investment in generation capacity will be needed in the next few years.
Moreover, demand for collateral is on an upward trend, not least on account of the fact that the liquidity deficit of the banking sector increased in the course of 2004.
The report also shows that the production volume of cereal seed in Finland has experienced an upward trend and that the quantity of imported cereal seed is small compared to the domestically produced quantity.
At present, we cannot be sure, although there are some indications that the potential for storm intensity may rise, and that there has been an upward trend in the activity associated with the more intense tropical cyclones over some ocean basins.
Therefore, and on the basis of the information available, although production volumes in Norway are on an upward trend, a dramatic increase in production in the near future, such as claimed by the abovementioned interested parties, is not likely to occur.
As to the shipbuilding business, the plan envisaged the construction of ro-pax type vessels and multipurpose vessels, arguing that in these segments prices were on an upward trend independently of the evolution of the shipbuilding markets.

Alternatives:

a positive trajectory
a favorable pattern
a progressive movement
a promising tendency
a hopeful direction

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