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behind schedule

ADVERB
behind
Synonyms
STRONG
in debt late slow
WEAK
backward behind time behindhand belated delayed dilatory have to play catch up in arrears overdue sluggish tardy
Antonyms
STRONG
paid paid up

Example Sentences

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Glen Sannox began sailings last year, almost seven years behind schedule.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 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

In another shutdown-induced delay, the December PCE inflation numbers are due Feb. 20, well behind schedule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

We had meant to leave in the morning but got a little behind schedule for several reasons: I couldn’t find the box with Bera-Bera, and I was convinced he was lost.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata