lag behind

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Nvidia is joined near the top of the ranking by other big chip makers, like Advanced Micro Devices—but some also lag behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Its ratings consistently lag behind those of its competitors’.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Union leaders said that UC’s offers will still leave overall members with incomes that lag behind long-term inflation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Chinese AI platforms still lag behind Western competitors, experts say, though the gap is narrowing.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Then he caught up with the group, determined not to lag behind, not to complain, not to be any trouble to anyone.

From "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park