trailing

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Gen. Xavier Becerra commands a growing lead in Tuesday’s gubernatorial primary, with billionaire Tom Steyer and conservative commentator Steve Hilton trailing closely behind, according to a closely watched poll.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Only then, Arsenal found itself trailing 4-3 with the final on the line.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The moves have left the pair, which are not profitable yet, trading at roughly 120 times and 420 times trailing sales.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The trailing edge acts as the evening side, where air moves back toward darkness.

From Science Daily • May 27, 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