lagging

Example Sentences

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"We know that the kids that have been going through the whole school system with a lot of screens – that they're lagging behind in international surveys," says Forsell.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

While Monday’s move left many investors scratching their heads, others have furnished explanations for why U.S. stocks have outperformed their international rivals since the start of the conflict, after lagging behind earlier in the year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

A local consulting firm warned of “a lagging negative effect in a month or two.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Soft commodities have begun to show signs of renewed strength after a relatively quiet stretch, with key grains like corn and wheat starting to stabilize as investors rotate into lagging areas of the commodity complex.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Fischer and Tal had both lost in the first and second rounds, and Bobby was soon lagging in fourth place.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady