View synonyms for drop behind

drop behind

Fall short of the normal pace or progress. For example, The teacher said Greg was dropping behind the class and needed extra help.

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Norris stayed out for a further 10 laps, dropping behind the Ferrari again when he stopped to fit the soft tyres.

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Leclerc, once he dropped behind Norris, was comfortable in fourth place.

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Verstappen led until the first pit stops, when he served the penalty and dropped behind Piastri, who controlled the race from there to take his third win in five grands prix this season.

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But while the Dutchman went on to seal his fourth title in a row, Red Bull lost out to McLaren in the constructors' championship, eventually dropping behind Ferrari and finishing third.

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It’s only when we pay for it that we tend to leave no drop behind.