lagging
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Apple’s lagging performance in AI was evident when its new “Siri AI” chatbot arrived this past quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
They’re calculated from historical closing prices, which makes them lagging indicators.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
There are a few alternatives, but they are all lagging behind Starlink, which is the world's largest satellite constellation.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
While the state is on track to meet its goal of conserving 30% of its land by 2030, it’s lagging in its efforts to conserve 30% of its coastal waters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
The boys marched around his laid-out body—with Clayton lagging behind, not sure what to do.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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