trailing

/ ˈtreɪlɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a plant) having a long stem which spreads over the ground or hangs loosely

   trailing ivy

Example Sentences

California already has one of the highest minimum wages in the country, trailing just the District of Columbia and Washington.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chargers won their first game this season in which they were tied or trailing in the fourth quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

Education is Australia's fourth biggest export, trailing only mining products.

From BBC

Proposition 6, a proposed amendment that would end forced labor in state prisons, was trailing in early results Tuesday night.

From Los Angeles Times

An effort to allow stronger rent control laws in California was trailing in early returns Tuesday, the third time such a measure may be turned down in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• lagging