lag
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The data show that there has been a new wave of people starting and advancing through the permitting process, but a widening lag after that point because of, among other reasons, financing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
“Pricing across consumer products tends to adjust with a lag, reflecting hedging practices and inventory cycles,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy with Saxo Bank, in a note published this week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The lag could feel particularly long with January’s data, which reflect a period when mortgage rates were sinking and optimism was building for the spring season.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Critics also point to the disruption caused by changing the clocks, often comparing it to mild, nationwide jet lag.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Even though I’m bound to have jet lag in the morning, it’s worth it.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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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