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trailing

ADJECTIVE
following
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ADJECTIVE
lagging behind
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Example Sentences

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A lone shepherd respectfully doffs his hat as he finds himself in the presence of an angel trailing a long message: “I bring you tidings of great joy . . . ”

From The Wall Street Journal

Beijing is now the world’s fourth-largest arms exporter, trailing only the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal

The marker, at 25 times 2025 earnings, isn’t cheap, but Calvasina’s target includes no multiple expansion—she values the S&P 500 at about 25 times trailing earnings.

From Barron's

The marker, at 25 times 2025 earnings, isn’t cheap, but Calvasina’s target includes no multiple expansion—she values the S&P 500 at about 25 times trailing earnings.

From Barron's

Earlier in the fourth quarter, when the home team was trailing, 30-14, the Amazon Prime crew had to do some vamping to keep viewers engaged.

From Los Angeles Times