How to Use regression in a Sentence

regression

noun

• The playoffs often are a case of regression to the mean.
  — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 26 Sep. 2020
• They were picked by many for a regression in the standings.
  — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2023
• The regression monster from the three-point line looms for both teams.
  — Wes Reynolds Vsin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2021
• And now comes the next big issue for the Rangers to tackle: Stopping the great regression.
  — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2023
• Fear of poverty and fear of regression play a role, too.
  — Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2022
• The Rangers may want to sell high before the inevitable regression.
  — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 2 July 2022
• The power of regression will be too strong for the Orioles to overcome.
  — Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2023
• There should be some regression to the mean as the schedule lightens up.
  — The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2024
• In fact, the slight but noticeable on-court regression in Spokane has come at just the wrong time.
  — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
• In fact, the slight but noticeable on-court regression in Spokane has come at just the wrong time.
  — Jon Wilner, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2024
• On the other end, the team has faced some regression in its three-point shooting.
  — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2023
• Keuchel, 34, has been at least somewhat a victim of regression to the means.
  — Phil Rogers, Forbes, 28 May 2022
• The Bulls have slipped of late, though, thanks to a major regression on defense.
  — Jason Patt, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
• Are the Spurs, who’ve played over their heads at times against the likes of the Jazz, Warriors and Clippers, due for a regression to their version of the mean?
  — Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Dec. 2021
• Overall, Steele called for a regression on offense for the Tide.
  — Matt Stahl | [e-mail], al, 10 July 2023
• Wentz is now in limbo thanks to the team’s overall regression around him.
  — Evan Sidery, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021
• As for the defense, no question there has been regression from a year ago.
  — James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 1 Dec. 2020
• Billups said the team’s regression did not come as a surprise, injuries or not.
  — oregonlive, 7 Dec. 2022
• This could be a year of mild regression before the club really starts to cook.
  — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2023
• His regression is part of the reason the Sox obtained Hosmer.
  — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2022
• The All-Pro tailback has shown signs of regression the last two season.
  — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
• And for the regression test, again, the performance test, all of that automation is the key.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 6 Sep. 2023
• The Colts are good candidates for regression to the mean with Frank Reich.
  — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2021
• Signs of regression are stark: for the first time in decades, the Politburo is composed entirely of men.
  — Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
• Handling sleep regressions due to growth spurts or teething has caused a lot of sleepless nights.
  — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
• Hacks seize on those yardsticks to chart progress or regression.
  — Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Jan. 2023
• At first, the choice to return to her comfort zone seemed like the ultimate form of regression.
  — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
• But that has coincided with some clear regression on the other side of the ball.
  — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2022
• So much of the criticism of Rocket Lake seems centered on the regression in core count.
  — Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld, 1 Apr. 2021
• He’s described the measure as a dangerous regression to tough-on-crime policies of the past.
  — Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 15 Dec 2024