behind the times
Example Sentences
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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
Others criticized the institution he led for being far behind the times in general.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2025
The tenor of such softball japes can make “Shifting Gears” feel behind the times.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025
He sighed, “A bit behind the times, that’s the trouble with him. He clings to matrix mechanics as the all in all, and this problem calls for more powerful mathematical tools. He’s so stubborn.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
