Grammar fix
a growing trend
increasing tendency (discursive/analytical)
a pattern or tendency that is becoming more common or noticeable over time, especially when discussing changes in society, habits, or technology.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
There is a growing trend towards remote working as technology makes it easier for people to collaborate from anywhere.
In my country, there is a growing trend of young people choosing to study abroad, which I think is due to the desire for better educational opportunities.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: There is a growing trend of people to work from home.
Say: There is a growing trend of people working from home. / ...towards working from home.
'A trend of [people] doing' or 'a trend towards [-ing]', not 'to + verb'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'One observes a propensity' is essay-stiff; natives say 'there's a growing trend'.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a growing trend towards
- towards
- of
- among
- for