drop behind

Example Sentences

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Norris stayed out for a further 10 laps, dropping behind the Ferrari again when he stopped to fit the soft tyres.

From BBC

Leclerc, once he dropped behind Norris, was comfortable in fourth place.

From BBC

Verstappen led until the first pit stops, when he served the penalty and dropped behind Piastri, who controlled the race from there to take his third win in five grands prix this season.

From BBC

But while the Dutchman went on to seal his fourth title in a row, Red Bull lost out to McLaren in the constructors' championship, eventually dropping behind Ferrari and finishing third.

From BBC

It’s only when we pay for it that we tend to leave no drop behind.

From Los Angeles Times