trend-line

This can also be seen in the poor performance of the variable actual-to-potential G.D.P. which tracks output against its long-term trend-line as compared to the comparatively strong performance of the rate of G.D.P. growth during the election year.

NYT > Home Page By NATE SILVER 2011

Progress is slow, and it might be decades before bioengineered organs are commonplace, but the trend-line is clear.

Bioengineering Methuselah Nick Schulz 2011

The trend-line growth and sheer quantum of complaints about complaint handling and customer service — up to 900 every working day — reflects poorly on the entire industry.

ACMA Plans Major Inquiry Into Phone Company Customer Service | Lifehacker Australia 2010

The trend-line growth and sheer quantum of complaints about complaint handling and customer service —up to 900 every working day—reflects poorly on the entire industry.

ACMA Plans Major Inquiry Into Phone Company Customer Service | Lifehacker Australia 2010

This was, admittedly, a dismal ranking by any objective criteria -- but the trend-line is even more worrisome.

Fernando Espuelas: Parents Revolt and Take Control of School Fernando Espuelas 2010

When the cost of a kilowatt hour (kWh) of solar power fell to 16 cents earlier this year, it “crossed over” the trend-line associated with nuclear power. (see chart below)

Solar power at the ‘tipping point’ - Osha Gray Davidson - Solar Plexus - True/Slant 2010

This was, admittedly, a dismal ranking by any objective criteria -- but the trend-line is even more worrisome.

Fernando Espuelas: Parents Revolt and Take Control of School Fernando Espuelas 2010

Two and a half data points do not make a trend-line, but it is encouraging (for us Obama supporters, at any rate).

Obama, On A Roll, Racks Up More Big Labor Support 2009

In TX, Clinton trend-line points down (post-coital?), suggesting that Obama is taking Clinton's support.

Pollster.com: For First Time, Obama Leading Hillary In National Polling Average 2009

And as of yesterday afternoon, Pollster. com has given Franken a narrow lead of 40.0%-39.2% in its trend-line.

Upset On Horizon? Franken Surging Ahead In Minnesota Senate Race 2009