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
“Is it true that we are behind the times in terms of housing?” asked Nick Pilch, 63, who serves on the executive committee of the club’s San Francisco Bay chapter.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2024
Now, if a league or network isn’t doing something to appeal to younger fans, they are behind the times.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024
We probably started painting our nails Immoral Coral after everybody sensible had already gone on to pink, but heck, at least we are all behind the times together.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
