lag
Example Sentences
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If the Strait of Hormuz reopens in early June, given the logistical lag, end-users aren’t likely to see relief until late July at best.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Over the years, Latino representation continued to lag, he said.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
There’s a similar situation with mutual funds, which can be contrarian indicators and tend to lag market turning points, and they have been overweight Russell 2000 versus the S&P 500 since February.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
While no one likes to see profits lag, investors largely see Vornado as a comeback bet on New York City’s office market.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
She didn’t answer for a few seconds, and I thought maybe she didn’t hear me, but it was just the phone lag.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
Vocabulary lists containing lag
A Long Walk to Water
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"The Drummer Boy of Shiloh"
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Herbert Hoover on "Rugged Individualism" (1928)
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