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lagging

[lag-ing] / ˈlæg ɪŋ /


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More than 80 performers have signed the letter, with Derry Girls actor Siobhán McSweeney saying she was "deeply worried" that the government was lagging behind.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

An Emerson College poll on Thursday found Talarico slightly lagging among Black voters compared to Texas Democrats’ nominee for governor.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

Tesla’s robotaxis have been lagging behind after they launched in Austin in 2025 and were met with several reports of glitches and safety concerns.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Lula said that with elections looming, he was not receiving new ambassadors from any country, and blamed Washington for lagging in appointing someone.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

The lagging supported the course of webbing until the mortar was dry.

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




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