lag

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The data show that there has been a new wave of people starting and advancing through the permitting process, but a widening lag after that point because of, among other reasons, financing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The lag could feel particularly long with January’s data, which reflect a period when mortgage rates were sinking and optimism was building for the spring season.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

A run-up in crude futures appeared to lag far behind the scope of a disruption that could be the most severe oil shock in history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Certain stocks are good bets to lag the market in the coming months, according to a new study, regardless of what the market does.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The first twin goes fifty-fifty and blames it on the time zone change and her jet lag from flying in from Louisiana to New York.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy