lag

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

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Pricing across consumer products tends to adjust with a lag, reflecting hedging practices and inventory cycles,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy with Saxo Bank, in a note published this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“You really don’t have the impact of jet lag because you’re purely running on adrenaline,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 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

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