straggler

Example Sentences

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He said it was doubtful that remaining militant stragglers had the capacity to even offer training.

From The Wall Street Journal

In fact, they immediately set themselves on the task of pleasing Carol and those like her, along with solving the riddle of their immunity, so they can absorb the stragglers into their joy amoeba.

From Salon

Equally important to economic growth are the “stragglers”: a small number of poorly performing companies that meaningfully lower a nation’s productivity.

From Barron's

The city’s problems — including homelessness and associated grittiness — were apparent at the corners of the crowds, even as chipper convention ambassadors and security officers moved would-be stragglers along.

From Los Angeles Times

“She’s gone, dance on. See you in April,” the festival posted Monday, announcing that all GA and VIP passes were spoken for, and inviting any stragglers to join wait lists for both weekends.

From Los Angeles Times