behind schedule
Example Sentences
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The rain in Windsor, North Carolina, is way behind schedule.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
The stock then popped when Musk achieved the stated target slightly behind schedule.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
BLS publication of some data series is still behind schedule after shutdown-induced delays.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
This caused disruption, leading to empty shelves in the all important run up to Christmas trading, a "nightmare" putting the turnaround six months behind schedule, they said.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
The train moves more slowly than usual, and when he looks at his watch he sees that they are running well behind schedule.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
