lagging

Example Sentences

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"We expect this positive trend to continue into 2026 as he global economy is expected to remain steady and destinations still lagging behind pre pandemic levels fully recover."

From Barron's

“The more investors believe in this continuing productivity boom, the more money investors will make as the superlative returns for the leading Mag 7 become the superlative returns for the lagging Rest.”

From Barron's

And Speed cut short a rare solemn moment in Addis Ababa when he was visiting the tomb of the Emperor Haile Selassie - because of the internet connection lagging.

From BBC

Software stocks struggled in 2025, lagging the market and, in particular, the semiconductor group which captured the bulk of technology leadership.

From Barron's

However, he finds that to be a lagging indicator and suggests investors instead focus on whether AI models are showing consistent improvements.

From MarketWatch