lag behind

Example Sentences

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Its ratings consistently lag behind those of its competitors’.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Union leaders said that UC’s offers will still leave overall members with incomes that lag behind long-term inflation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Chinese AI platforms still lag behind Western competitors, experts say, though the gap is narrowing.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Apple has struggled to develop AI tools of its own, and Siri’s capabilities badly lag behind chatbots available from others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

He had to slow down, and for the first time on the long journey, he began to lag behind the group.

From "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park