laggard

Example Sentences

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For decades, Canada was seen as a global laggard in defence funding, and just two years ago, recruitment was so dire that a former defence minister warned the armed forces were in a "death spiral".

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Of the big three, only Norwegian—historically the laggard of the group—noted any potential impact to consumer demand.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Intel has gone from stock-market laggard to industry outperformer over the past few months, due largely to a recent chip-development deal with AI titan Nvidia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

As Apple’s Siri delay drags on, its “Magnificent Seven” peers are embarking on a massive AI spending spree to build out data centers, leading some investors to perceive Apple as an AI laggard.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The heat, which had turned him laggard in the first half, no longer seemed to affect him.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger