When he started his own business, he 'patterned himself after' [='modeled himself after'] his father. [=he tried to do the things that his father would do]
The company has put production in a 'holding pattern' [=has temporarily stopped production] while better testing methods are developed.
a 'dress pattern' [=a large piece of paper that is used as a guide for cutting the cloth to make a dress]
(..) But the problem i'm having Is no matter how i have the victim land, The result never matches The fracture pattern that fisher found. I see. So either the victim did not fall down the chute, Or... (..)2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Secret in the Service Season: 11 Episode 17
(..) That fracture's much more indicative Of a gunshot wound to the chest. Look at the shape of the indentation. Uh, it's a pattern i've seen before in gunshot wounds When the victim was wearing a kevlar vest. I see. So the vest stopped the bullet, (..)2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Secret in the Service Season: 11 Episode 17