behind the curve
idiom
chiefly US, disapproving
: slower about doing something than other people, companies, etc.
We are behind the curve when it comes to advances in medicine.
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But what happens to those working at companies behind the curve?
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Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
That left some tech giants, including Google, behind the curve.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Apr. 2025
Conclusion Computer vision has transitioned from a fringe, futuristic concept, yet many businesses are still behind the curve.
—Imre Szenttornyay, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The Neo is rated for operation in Level 4 winds (13 to 18mph), which is a little behind the curve for consumer drones.
—PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
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Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
That left some tech giants, including Google, behind the curve.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Apr. 2025
Conclusion Computer vision has transitioned from a fringe, futuristic concept, yet many businesses are still behind the curve.
—Imre Szenttornyay, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The Neo is rated for operation in Level 4 winds (13 to 18mph), which is a little behind the curve for consumer drones.
—PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
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