dropped behind

phrase

past tense of drop behind
as in delayed
to move or act slowly He dropped behind in the second half of the race.

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fell behind
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  • Facing China under a new Olympic tournament format that offered virtually no margin for error, the United States quickly fell behind two sets to none.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • After Kyle Manzardo was hit by a pitch and Kahlil Watson doubled, Bailey fell behind the count 0-2 against reliever William Kempner worked it to a full count then hit a line drive which bounced off the left-field wall.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
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“Dropped behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropped%20behind. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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