trailed

Example Sentences

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Verstappen initially trailed Hamilton's Ferrari but passed with an audacious move into the first corner on lap 13.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

With just minutes remaining Tuesday night, New York trailed by 22 points.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

It has also trailed several unannounced "premium games based on established Ubisoft brands".

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Sunday’s win marked the sixth consecutive time the Ducks evened a playoff series it trailed 2-1 after three games.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“For hundreds of years, the fire snake trailed the humans on their exodus.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera