"This is part of a disturbing trend in public television."
These and other disturbing trends have only been getting worse, with no clear solution in sight.
"I think it indicates a very disturbing trend that we had better get to the bottom of."
These disturbing trends have left us with policies we can't afford.
It was a disturbing trend that needed serious tending to.
But for executives with the capital to take a risk, that may not be such a disturbing trend.
As the parent of children who are working their way through public schools, I have noticed a disturbing trend.
But there are several disturbing trends I must touch on beginning with textbooks.
"The most disturbing trend here is the weakness in department store sales," she added.
It was a disturbing trend - and unfortunately, one he had no idea how to reverse.