behind the times
Example Sentences
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When he returned to the U.S. after eight years abroad, he remarked, “Europeans are 20 years behind the times, but working damned hard three days a week to catch up.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Cricket may be behind the times with innovation and how involved coaches are with on-field decisions, says England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
Others criticized the institution he led for being far behind the times in general.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2025
The tenor of such softball japes can make “Shifting Gears” feel behind the times.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025
I really hate it when a teacher has to show that she isn’t behind the times by using some expression which sounds so up-to-date you know for sure she’s behind the times.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
