"Recurring patterns" refers to something that happens over and over again in a similar way. It is the repetition of a specific action, event, or behavior that can be observed multiple times. Full definition
Get them to tell you stories, and listen for recurring patterns of behavior, both good and bad. (netbest10.com)
It can help individuals to explore recurring patterns in their relationships and couples to understand the impact of their relationship difficulties on their children. (counsellinghighland.org)
Early on, Lena inspects a dazzling array of crazily different flowers that somehow belong to the same plant: they erupt in wild recurring patterns as if a madcap God had designed loony bouquets. (filmcomment.com)