behind the times
Example Sentences
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To such an extent that a prominent US-based Saudi fashion influencer told me that her Saudi friends teased her for being behind the times in her attitude each time she visited.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
When he returned to the U.S. after eight years abroad, he remarked, “Europeans are 20 years behind the times, but working damned hard three days a week to catch up.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
“Is it true that we are behind the times in terms of housing?” asked Nick Pilch, 63, who serves on the executive committee of the club’s San Francisco Bay chapter.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2024
Sometimes a news story seems so behind the times that I find myself double-checking the date.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024
‘For one thing, I see that you’re behind the times and the news here. Much has happened since you left the South. Your day is over, and all other ruffians’.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
