trailed

Example Sentences

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The project has been serially delayed, out of money, rebranded and trailed by angry former business partners.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The Knicks still trailed 90-75 heading into the fourth, but they chipped away against the bewildered Spurs and their determination paid off.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It is the fourth time that the Knicks have gone on to win in the second half having trailed by 10 or more points in these play-offs.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In Game 1 of the conference finals against Cleveland, the Knicks trailed by 22 in the fourth quarter, and then pulled off the biggest fourth-quarter playoff comeback in 14 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Behind him trailed three young men, his new assistants.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield