lagging
Example Sentences
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Paulsen believes that because they have a lagging effect on economic activity and the stock market, these next two quarters may not be so positive as investors might anticipate.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Amid lagging sales, retailers marked down the figurines, alienating collectors who want to see items appreciate in value.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
The momentum index has tumbled more than 9% since July 1, lagging behind the S&P 500’s 2.8% gain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
"With clean-up costs at sites such as Kidlington far exceeding these sums, and enforcement still lagging, the taxpayer continues to foot the bill," the Liberal Dem peer said.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
I was thinking just the other day that my campaign's been lagging.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
