behind schedule
Example Sentences
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Seven years behind schedule, trials will finally start across Europe over the coming months.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
However, the government has fallen behind schedule in its target to build 10,000 new affordable homes each year by 2032.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The rain in Windsor, North Carolina, is way behind schedule.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Admittedly, the chip announcement comes months behind schedule.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
A few days later, another hiker called and requested a helicopter because he was a day behind schedule and was afraid he would miss an important business meeting.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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