trailing

Example Sentences

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Electron is the second-most-launched U.S. rocket, trailing only SpaceX’s Falcon 9.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

In October 2023, United were trailing 1-0 at home to Brentford when McTominay came off the bench with 10 minutes to go.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He faces reelection in October and is trailing in polls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Across the state, county and city ballot measures raising levies are trailing or have been defeated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

She ran out, following the tracks, with Seven and Thorn trailing her.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega