trailed

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Gov. Janet Mills withdrew from the race in April because she trailed Mr. Platner so badly, though her name remained on this week’s ballot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Paul Mitchell, vice president of the voter data firm Political Data Inc., drew comparisons with the 2022 mayoral election, in which Bass trailed Rick Caruso on election night but gradually overtook him to win.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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

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

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