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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Companies not yet exploring blockchain or cryptocurrency may find themselves behind the curve, missing out on innovation and market opportunities as digital assets become increasingly integrated into global financial systems. Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 But what happens to those working at companies behind the curve? 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 See All Example Sentences for behind the curve

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“Behind the curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind%20the%20curve. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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