behind the times
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Cricket may be behind the times with innovation and how involved coaches are with on-field decisions, says England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
Others criticized the institution he led for being far behind the times in general.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2025
“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
Simpson, whose murder trial beamed live from a California courtroom captivated a nation three decades ago, was a telling reminder of how New York is behind the times — or, at least, a holdout.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024
Louis Lépine and Alphonse Bertillon, supposedly the finest detectives in Europe, were far behind the times.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
![]()