trailing

Example Sentences

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They are the first side to win a World Cup match after trailing by two or more goals since they themselves stunned Japan in 2018.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Obin noted that while only 21% of Innio’s equipment revenue for the past 12 months came from data centers, 61% of trailing orders were from data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

The AP makes such declarations by determining whether there is an opportunity for a trailing candidate to catch up to the race leader.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

For purposes of calculating this strategy’s track record, a dip was defined as a drop of at least one standard deviation below the stock market’s trailing 12-month mean.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

When Molly arrived, a sizable crowd had already gathered outside, trailing up the front steps in various interpretations of the midcentury dress code.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny