trail
verb (used with object)
to drag or let drag along the ground or other surface; draw or drag along behind.
will trail
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future tenseof trail.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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At the Port of Los Angeles, a hub for imports from Asia, executive director Gene Seroka recently warned cargo volumes for the first few months of this year will trail the same period in 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
It continues: The International Cocoa Organization recently forecast that global production will trail demand by 374,000 tons this season, which ends in September, after a 74,000-ton shortfall last year.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2024
The International Cocoa Organization predicts production will trail demand by 374,000 metric tons in the 2023-2024 season, the third straight shortfall.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2024
Early in the week, the Bruins will trail at the start of the scrimmage against male practice players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2023
The foliage will trail over the sides of wire baskets with graceful effect, but it may be trained around balloon-shaped wires specially made for these flowers.
From The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition by Sutton and Sons
