behind schedule
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A state legislative hearing Wednesday revealed that L.A.’s plans for its Cultural Olympiad are woefully behind schedule as the LA28 Summer Games approach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
He promised to replace Rikers with smaller facilities, but their construction is lagging behind schedule.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Trump ultimately arrived in Durant nearly two hours behind schedule.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
America’s last big nuclear-power project came in more than $16 billion over budget and seven years behind schedule.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The installation of exhibits and company pavilions within the Electricity Building was woefully behind schedule.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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