falling behind

Example Sentences

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing isn’t falling behind in next-generation chip making, its CEO said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Since the Iran war’s start, Lyon said more drivers have been falling behind on their oil changes by a month or two.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Powell told colleagues it felt like swimming after a speedboat—working at full speed and falling behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Murphy also feels FSG run the risk of falling behind should they follow the Rodgers template from 2015 and keep Slot in place.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Realizing that the dilemma of integration wasn’t going to be resolved quickly, everybody seemed to be concerned about our falling behind in our schoolwork.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals