falling behind

Example Sentences

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People making $50,000 or less could find their income growth falling behind inflation, while price increases could neutralize the pay gains for households in the $50,000 to $100,000 range, Long said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

China falling behind in the race is no strategic design, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Mitsubishi UFJ’s Muguruma said the language serves as a warning about the risk of falling behind the curve if the bank waits too long to hike again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Airbus said Tuesday its first-quarter profit fell as it delivered fewer planes to customers, falling behind rival Boeing for the first time in years.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The boy kept falling behind and he stopped and waited for him.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy