lag
Example Sentences
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“Facility planning has lagged behind its fleet planning by about 15 years even though the two efforts are closely interconnected,” Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General said in a report.
Banking shares, for example, have continued to outperform the broader market so far this month, even as tech stocks lagged.
From MarketWatch
Experts warn that the outbreak could expand if vaccination rates continue to lag.
From Salon
Titan's changes in shape lag roughly 15 hours behind the strongest pull from Saturn's gravity.
From Science Daily
Frustration has mounted over challenging workloads and pay that they say has lagged behind the rate of inflation.
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