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lagging

[lag-ing] / ˈlæg ɪŋ /


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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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