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

While polls tipped Cepeda to finish ahead of his right-wing challenger, official results showed that he trailed, with 41% of votes compared to De la Espriella's 43.7%, with almost all ballots counted.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

It was a major setback for Blue Origin, which has long trailed Elon Musk’s SpaceX in terms of launches and in-space operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

As Gia trailed her down a long hall, the woman transformed step-by-step into one of the most beautiful women she’d ever seen.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton