laggard
Example Sentences
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Yet, even in these lower-power-distance cultures, we expect that the fear of appearing to be a laggard or being displaced by automation will lead to performative or secretive adoption, especially in ultracompetitive environments.
From Barron's
Sectors known for particularly large dividends, such as utilities, real estate and consumer staples, have been laggards too.
From Barron's
In fact, XLP has been a laggard for some time, with owners seeing a measly 16% gain over the past five years, a period when the S&P 500 gained nearly 85%.
From Barron's
In fact, XLP has been a laggard for some time, with owners seeing a measly 16% gain over the past five years, a period when the S&P 500 gained nearly 85%.
From Barron's
Teves speculates that given gold’s laggard status in December, it may be a case of the more industrial white metals playing catch up.
From MarketWatch
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