trailed

Example Sentences

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The project has been serially delayed, out of money, rebranded and trailed by angry former business partners.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The Knicks still trailed 90-75 heading into the fourth quarter but Jalen Brunson put them in front for the first time at 105-104 with 82 seconds remaining.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The Knicks still trailed 90-75 heading into the fourth, but they chipped away against the bewildered Spurs and their determination paid off.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Burrell scored seven of her points in the second, though, to ignite a 20-point quarter and the Sparks trailed 37-30 at the half.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

I thought back to the way he’d reassured his sister that she would make new friends, the way he’d trailed after her to the table this morning.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows