trailed

Example Sentences

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Maria Lou Calanche, executive director of the nonprofit Expanded Learning Alliance, trailed Hernandez, according to early returns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“I hate that I sold it and he might have used it, but there’s nothing I can, you know …” He trailed off.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Borel moved on to the California Cabernets, but the man trailed off.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Bayern trailed 2-1 in the shootout when a flying Kahn threw his bear-like paws in front of Zlatko Zahovic's effort, then palmed Amedeo Carboni's strike on to the crossbar.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

"Do you want some ointment for ..." Dr. Thatcher's voice trailed off.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville