trailing

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Electron is the second-most-launched U.S. rocket, trailing only SpaceX’s Falcon 9.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

In October 2023, United were trailing 1-0 at home to Brentford when McTominay came off the bench with 10 minutes to go.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

Management highlighted consumption growth across the portfolio and continued strength from Rao’s pasta sauce, which surpassed $1 billion in trailing 12-month sales.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Chasing after the president, Mary Todd Lincoln, followed by Clara Harris and Major Rathbone, with Laura Keene trailing close behind, burst into the boardinghouse.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson