behind the times
Example Sentences
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"I soon learned that women across the UK were receiving treatments I had not been offered, and Northern Ireland was behind the times," she added.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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
The tenor of such softball japes can make “Shifting Gears” feel behind the times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2025
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
He said we were delightful, and if there’s one way to show how much you’re not trying to make believe you’re not behind the times, it’s to go around saying people are delightful.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
