falling behind

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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

People making $50,000 or less could find their income growth falling behind inflation, while price increases could neutralize the pay gains for households in the $50,000 to $100,000 range, Long said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

China falling behind in the race is no strategic design, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Credit-card debt reached a record $1.3 trillion, with more people falling behind on payments in a bifurcated economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Obsidian Kings, who started out with more bets than the White Sharks, are now falling behind.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu