trailing

Example Sentences

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He faces reelection in October and is trailing in polls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Super Micro has racked up $6.8 billion in negative free cash flow for the 12 months trailing March 2026 due to the capital-intensive nature of its business and the AI boom.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Over the past year, XLE has been the second-best performing sector, rallying 45% and trailing only technology.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The iPhone-maker has been seen as trailing as other companies rush to adopt generative AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It was a white and sharp predator trailing fountains of fire behind it.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia