falling behind
Example Sentences
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Carrick's side have won twice this season, against newly promoted Ipswich at home after falling behind, and Azerbaijani champions Sabah FK in the Champions League.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
In the AI era, this strategy has garnered criticism from investors who believe Apple is falling behind when it comes to things like the infrastructure build-out and platform innovation.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Long-standing Olvera Street businesses are grappling with low foot traffic, plummeting sales and falling behind on rent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Any perception that the BOJ is falling behind will likely trigger renewed weakness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
We started falling behind and the only one on the floor looking good was Brothers.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
