lagging

Example Sentences

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Domestic pressure has been building on the prime minister to reach a deal, with the Conservative opposition citing Canada's lagging economic growth and high youth unemployment rate.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Analysts see the price as a good deal for Berkshire because the actual value of the builder’s home portfolio belies its lagging stock price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Around 80% of hotels surveyed by the American Hotel and Lodging Assn. reported that room bookings are lagging behind expectations for the 2026 World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The EU is Mexico's third-largest trading partner, lagging far behind the US and China.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The Horses were nearly at the end of their strength now, and Hwin, stumbling and panting, was lagging behind Bree.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis