Prior to implementation of the pattern, statistics and supporting materials were collected less effectively by various manual, homegrown electronic and paper-based systems.

在实现这种模式之前，只能通过各种手工、自制电子和基于纸张的系统来完成统计数据和支持材料的收集，其效率比较低。

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He said that despite the fall, the statistics showed the same pattern as in previous years.

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Recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows a troubling pattern for new business job creation.

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The statistics for both universities reveal a similar monthly pattern for those accepted.

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