fall behind
Example Sentences
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All of those changes have consumer advocates concerned that more borrowers could fall behind on their payments, amid confusion over which plans they’re eligible for and which ones make the most sense for them financially.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
Without structure and proper planning, employees could fall behind on deadlines and actually wind up working round-the-clock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
For instance, a clock traveling at 10 m/s for 57 million years would fall behind a stationary clock by about one second.
From Science Daily ● May 18, 2026
Interest rates, economic growth expectations, inflation trends, and credit conditions often determine which parts of the market lead and which fall behind.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Walking back along the road Judith signaled Kit to fall behind the others.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
