be behind
Example Sentences
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New research led by Arizona State University offers clues about what may be behind those differences.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
For days, theories have circulated online about what might be behind it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
The World Cup's late finish and the number of Arsenal players involved in the tournament mean his competitors for a starting place are going to be behind him in match fitness.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Nexstar Media Group’s The Hill, the political web site that started as a free newspaper read in most congressional offices in Washington, is launching a new direct-to-consumer streaming service that will be behind a paywall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
I guess the proudest thing about being a geek is that we start out tending to be behind, physically, socially, and experientially but we improve.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
