trail
Example Sentences
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He had 17 points in the first half when the Dolphins trailed early and finished with 29 points.
From Los Angeles Times
They trail leaders Real Madrid by 12 points, meaning their hopes of fighting for the title are virtually over, but strengthened their grip on a top four spot.
From Barron's
The Scots trailed for most of the game as they took on a Wales side who had lost 23 of their last 25 Tests, only taking the lead with George Turner's 75th-minute try.
From Barron's
Born in Oslo, Klaebo moved to Trondheim - a haven of cross-country skiing trails - as a young child, a move that has seen him become the greatest to ever do the sport.
From BBC
In each of his first two races here, Stolz trailed early but authored blazing comebacks to secure gold.
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