lag behind
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Japan’s cybersecurity defenses lag behind those of many of its advanced economy peers, which some analysts say could make it more vulnerable as AI-led hacks grow in sophistication.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Average hourly earnings for all employees were up 3.0 percent year-on-year, with wages continuing to lag behind stubbornly high inflation -- meaning most workers are seeing real wage losses.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
According to the OECD, Britain's low adoption of robotics is "surprising" given its manufacturing heritage, noting that while UK firms have embraced mature digital technologies, they lag behind in robotics and automation.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
It just has to lag behind the most fevered forecasts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Frieda and I lag behind, staring at the patch of color surrounded by black.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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