drop behind
Example Sentences
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It’s only when we pay for it that we tend to leave no drop behind.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024
"They were walking together but not hand in hand. At intervals the little girl would drop behind and then skip to catch up," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2023
After Fountains of Wayne’s main run was done, Mr. Schlesinger would then drop behind the scenes and go on to be known for his writing.
From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2020
After Fountains of Wayne’s main run was done, Schlesinger would then drop behind the scenes and go on to be known for his writing.
From Washington Times • Apr. 1, 2020
“Okay! Here’s the plan: We’ll drop behind this hill to be out of sight of the gym, then circle around those smaller hills and sneak up from the back.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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