behind the times
Example Sentences
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“However, as a proponent of innovation and recognizing that the industry at large has fallen behind the times in so many respects, I applaud the innovation of Churchill Downs Inc. and NYRA.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
He rolls his eyes at the town’s unquestioning belief in ghost stories and grimaces at all the visible evidence of how behind the times the town is.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 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
"You'd think it's something small but a lot of clubs are still behind the times with that. It's about breaking those barriers and making sure spaces are available for mums," she added.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2026
Louis Lépine and Alphonse Bertillon, supposedly the finest detectives in Europe, were far behind the times.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
