falling behind
Example Sentences
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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
Indian manufacturers are cashing in on the AI infrastructure buildout by supplying cables, power systems and cooling equipment -- even as investors worry the country is falling behind in the race to develop the technology.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Americans have been falling behind on their credit card bills at the highest rate in 15 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
A desperately sad end to his World Cup as France failed to respond after falling behind for the first time at the tournament.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Clare leapt over him and continued, the shouts and screams of the children falling behind.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
