lagging

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Domestic pressure has been building on the prime minister to reach a deal, with the Conservative opposition citing Canada's lagging economic growth and high youth unemployment rate.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Analysts see the price as a good deal for Berkshire because the actual value of the builder’s home portfolio belies its lagging stock price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

This year, however, 80% of hotels surveyed by the American Hotel and Lodging Assn. said bookings are lagging behind initial forecasts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

That lagging action, however, could now present a potential catch-up opportunity as the stock begins attempts to stabilize.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The carpenters then installed pieces of wood, called lagging, that spanned the space between two centerings.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay