falling behind
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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
Long criticized for falling behind in the AI race, Apple is now being rewarded by Wall Street for resisting the vast investments its big tech rivals have poured into chips and data centers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Lores has said he thinks PayPal has underinvested in its technology platform and is falling behind other financial-services companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
He took the early lead, then swung very wide on the far turn, falling behind into fourth.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
