behind in
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Also, behind on . Late with; not progressing quickly enough with. For example, The builders are behind on this project , or I can't take time out or I'll be too far behind in my work . The same idea is also expressed as behind time , where time means a schedule or appointed time, as in The bus should have been here; it's behind time . [Early 1300s] Also see fall behind .
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In arrears, owing more than one should. For example, Jane and Bob are behind in their payments, so the interest will mount up . [Late 1300s]
Example Sentences
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“The most important message they’re gonna have to tell is, ‘We’re not behind in AI.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Coventry's Matt Grimes was narrowly behind in second.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Those are areas that have lagged behind in recent years as some shoppers pulled back on discretionary spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Add the onions directly into the browned bits left behind in the pot and cook until softened and golden, about 6–8 minutes.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
The man's cape billows behind in an invisible wind.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
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