drop behind

Example Sentences

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But instead the Alsace side dropped behind Rennes and into fifth spot on goal difference.

From Seattle Times

In the 13th minute the ball dropped behind the Palmeiras wonderkid and, without giving it much thought, he produced a bicycle kick from outside the box which dipped perfectly into the net.

From BBC

Each day the sun drops behind the mountain a little sooner, and leaves me bumping into things in the dark.

From Seattle Times

Sweden was coming off a surprising 2-0 loss at already eliminated Georgia to drop behind Spain in the group standings.

From Seattle Times

Britain was penalized after umpires determined it didn’t give Japan enough room at the third mark and had to drop behind Japan.

From Seattle Times