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adjective

Definition of laggingnext
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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verb

present participle of lag
1
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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“Lagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagging. Accessed 7 Jun. 2023.

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