laggard
Example Sentences
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But if the entertainment giant can go from industry laggard to the sector’s top stock, that would be a serious turnup.
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Yet, even in these lower-power-distance cultures, we expect that the fear of appearing to be a laggard or being displaced by automation will lead to performative or secretive adoption, especially in ultracompetitive environments.
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Sectors known for particularly large dividends, such as utilities, real estate and consumer staples, have been laggards too.
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In fact, XLP has been a laggard for some time, with owners seeing a measly 16% gain over the past five years, a period when the S&P 500 gained nearly 85%.
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In fact, XLP has been a laggard for some time, with owners seeing a measly 16% gain over the past five years, a period when the S&P 500 gained nearly 85%.
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