fall behind
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Young veterans in particular are more likely to fall behind on debt payments, such as car loans, in the months following their separation from the military, according to USAA.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026
People fall behind without “appreciable assets,” he wrote in an email.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
But, if the Brewers fall behind in the series, they could be faced with coming back behind the likes of ex-Dodger Dustin May and rookie Robert Gasser.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
"Any lab that doesn't focus on alignment will fall behind," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
“He said we can’t afford to fall behind when we play Carver,” Goldy said.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
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