trailed

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The Knicks still trailed 90-75 heading into the fourth quarter but Jalen Brunson put them in front for the first time at 105-104 with 82 seconds remaining.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The Knicks still trailed 90-75 heading into the fourth, but they chipped away against the bewildered Spurs and their determination paid off.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

One of Weiss’s first decisions was to name “CBS Mornings” host Tony Dokoupil as anchor of “CBS Evening News,” which has long trailed rivals in ratings.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

He trailed off, but his suggestion was clear.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack