fall behind
Example Sentences
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The new gadget can detect, for example, if keys fall behind a sofa.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
At the word “affordable,” a blizzard of dollar bills begins to fall behind him.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
Astronomers have claimed that the closure of Lovell and the e-MERLIN network will mean that Britain will fall behind in a field that was pioneered at Jodrell Bank.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Lehigh Acres lacks a local government and is straining to keep up with growth as roads, water lines and services fall behind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“You’re a smart boy but you’ll fall behind if you don’t keep at your work.”
From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos
