trailing

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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

Still, as of Wednesday, Raman was trailing in 54 of the 66 precincts in her own council district.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Based on the first-quarter revenue number, annualized, and a $1.75 trillion valuation, SpaceX’s stock at the IPO would have a trailing price/sales ratio of 93.2.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

A crusted rope, stained green from months of trailing off the barge’s hull, forgotten.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat