trailed
Example Sentences
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In a 2023 regional playoff game in San Diego, Birmingham trailed Del Norte 28-24.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
At Walmart’s U.S. locations, traffic was up 1.5%, but per-trip spending trailed that figure, ticking 1.1% higher.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Mundubile, who trailed behind with 38%, plans to challenge the outcome in court after alleging the tallying process had been tampered with.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
In the past, United have almost trailed the players they want to sign, then spent ages trying to complete a deal – or not.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
I tried not to rush as I trailed Meg, pausing and dipping a knee or putting a hand on my hip in a half-hearted imitation of her.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
