trailing

Example Sentences

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Gen. Xavier Becerra commands a growing lead in Tuesday’s gubernatorial primary, with billionaire Tom Steyer and conservative commentator Steve Hilton trailing closely behind, according to a closely watched poll.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Only then, Arsenal found itself trailing 4-3 with the final on the line.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The trailing edge acts as the evening side, where air moves back toward darkness.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

So the market will rally off its bear-market lows even as trailing EPS growth rates are awful.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Theseus found his way out of the labyrinth by trailing a thread behind him; to Penelope this seemed a waste of good embroidery floss.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood