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trail

[treyl] / treɪl /




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The city of Vlore is a central point on the burgeoning tourist trail of what is sometimes called the Albanian Riviera.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2026

Although the Blues beat them to the signing of Rogers, they still trail the standard-setters in London and the Premier League.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

On the campaign trail, Siegmund -- a former entrepreneur with a sharp undercut hairstyle and a huge social media following -- has been mobbed by adoring fans, many wearing T-shirts bearing his likeness.

From Barron's Sep. 6, 2026

My $1,330.13 was, in other words, the accumulated sticker price of my particular trail through the stacks.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

West through the hazel, about thirty paces off the trail, he glimpsed a clump of alders.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

Raman still trails Bass significantly when it comes to the city’s major unions.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

John Ternus takes over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but trails its rivals in artificial intelligence.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

The NPS said flooding had caused significant damage in some areas and that trails in the area have been closed.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

Its revitalized city center features the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, which boasts 158 acres of indoor and outdoor botanic gardens, nature trails and a massive sculpture collection.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

I was so scared I didn’t look for any game trails to follow.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

Lowell and Karina are trailed to the east by Tropical Storm Marie, currently a few hundred miles south of Baja California and "expected to become a hurricane later today," the NHC said.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

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

But having trailed the League Two side 3-1 at half-time, Villa responded with seven goals in the second half to secure the win.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

She trailed off at the look on Molly’s face.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

As we neared the lagoon, a black-winged stilt flew alongside the car, trailing its legs behind it.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2026

Videos captured by the crew confirm it is a mesmerizing creature with long pale “legs” trailing from thicker appendages connected to a pale body composed of two fins that undulate languidly in tandem.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

Partly that is because megacaps such as Tesla and Microsoft have been laggards, trailing the broader market.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

In both games, they have found themselves trailing and are yet to be ahead in the Premier League this season.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

Kessler hitched up his pants, flung his sack over his shoulder, and ran, mice trailing in his wake.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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