be behind
Example Sentences
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The good news is that the worst appears to be behind us.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
The worst appears to be behind the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
Plus, humans can call in sick or hit up against service limits that cap how many hours a day they can be behind the wheel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The stock moves signal that the worst may be behind the sector.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
And the road in the north is open; they can come in there and they’ll be behind us, on our flank.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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