as in slow
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
the lagging pace of work on the project was worrisome
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as in fading
to lose bodily strength or vigor
during the fourth quarter the whole team seemed to lag
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as in delaying
to move or act slowly
the tired puppy was lagging behind the rest of the pack
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