drop behind
Example Sentences
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It’s only when we pay for it that we tend to leave no drop behind.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024
"They were walking together but not hand in hand. At intervals the little girl would drop behind and then skip to catch up," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2023
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 • Aug. 21, 2021
After Fountains of Wayne’s main run was done, Mr. Schlesinger would then drop behind the scenes and go on to be known for his writing.
From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2020
Miig put his packsack on the ground, pulled the sash off his forehead, and let his bedroll drop behind his feet.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
