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Polls showed Orbán had been trailing for months behind Magyar, a former ally who turned against Fidesz in 2024 and built Tisza into a political force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

He had been trailing Lee for weeks in polls and in the early hours of Wednesday, he conceded defeat, congratulating Lee "on his victory".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

Another candidate, Melitón Arrocha, who had been trailing in polls, announced he would end his campaign and throw his support to ex-President Martín Torrijos.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

Vance, the "Hillbilly Elegy" author and venture capitalist, a newcomer to politics who had been trailing other candidates.

From Reuters • May 3, 2022

“It’s okay,” said Ms. Sandnes, who had been trailing us.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter