trailed
Example Sentences
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The industrial sector has performed better than the S&P 500 so far this year, although it has trailed the energy and technology sectors.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
ARK Innovation has trailed the S&P 500 by an average of nearly 23 percentage points annually since the end of 2020.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
But having trailed the League Two side 3-1 at half-time, Villa responded with seven goals in the second half to secure the win.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The Queens trailed 7-2 in the second inning but slowly chipped away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
The girl inside Penelope trailed off, and then her look of confusion melted into despair as she realized the truth.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
