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View synonyms for fall behind

fall behind

verb

  1. to drop back; fail to keep up
  2. to be in arrears, as with a payment
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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A single mother who was undocumented, she said she fell behind on rent because of bounced paychecks and worried about feeding and clothing her children.

When Morgan Davies and Ellie Bryan from Liverpool found themselves facing a no-fault eviction, the costs of moving saw them fall behind on their bills.

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Sarah said Daisy was falling behind in reading and maths, and that her special educational needs were not recognised.

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The Rams trailed from start to finish, falling behind 10-6 in the first half.

Nate Silver took down his election model Tuesday night after it continued to project Vice President Kamala Harris as the winner of this year's election, despite her falling behind in the popular vote.

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