lagging

Example Sentences

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The energy sector is on the rise after lagging behind the S&P 500’s strong performance over the past three years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Despite its ambitions, Amazon is lagging well behind its own timeline.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The stock market dip came after the company announced weak holiday-season sales, with Barbie products lagging.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

And there were no lagging or buffering issues.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Nor to wait for any lagging students, and so Reynie hurried on.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart