lagging

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Lagging behind were horizontal software, with 33 loans falling an average of 8.8 cents, and software-engineering software, with six loans falling an average of 16.3 cents on the dollar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Lagging wage growth could weigh on job mobility.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Lagging in the polls in July, he was denied a spot on the debate stage with Trump and President Biden.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024

Lagging three points behind the Netherlands in its group, Belgium plays Wales on Sept. 22 and the Netherlands three days later in Amsterdam.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2022

Lagging dues it was, as Bill Rann had anticipated.

From A Child of the Jago by Morrison, Arthur