trailed
Example Sentences
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Argentina trailed Egypt 2-0 in the 79th minute before a flurry of three goals in 13 minutes—with Messi in the middle of it all—saw them scrap through once again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The reigning world champions looked set for a shock last-16 exit when they trailed Egypt 2-0 but produced a remarkable late comeback to reach the quarter-finals.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
In the first round against Damir Dzumhur, Fery dropped the opening set and trailed by a break in the second before surging back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
He is trailed by Kylian Mbappé of France and Norway's Erling Haaland, who both have seven goals, and England's Harry Kane who has six.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
I picked up my own hat—the despised gray one from last year—and trailed after them, one hand clinging to the center post.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
