Example Sentences

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California’s job growth has been trailing the national curve all year, and even though it made up some ground in January, the Golden State still lags behind when it comes to adding new jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2024

Polls show Ms. Ardern’s Labour Party has been trailing the center-right National Party, led by Christopher Luxon, a former aviation executive.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2023

For the past few days, the government has been trailing its White Paper with a series of eye-catching announcements promising tougher sentences for terrorists, violent offenders and motorists who kill.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2020

Engels has been trailing Gillum during the campaign, posting disparaging articles.

From Washington Post • Nov. 14, 2018

So I'm afraid it is Carlos who has been trailing after us.

From The Ranch Girls at Home Again by Vandercook, Margaret