trails behind

A form of trail behind — To increase or to succeed at a rate lower than (something else).

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of trail behind
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APA

trails behind. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trails%20behind

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Chicago

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