ir a la zaga

(v.) = trail, trail behind, lag + behind

Ex. International comparisons show that the government's failure to take a lead on information policy leaves the UK trailing badly.

Ex. With library services, women have been left trailing behind other user groups, a situation which is slowly being rectified.

Ex. Although the UK tended to lag behind the US in the development of online networks, there have, in recent years, been some major developments on a national and regional scale.

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(v.) = trail, trail behind, lag + behind

Ex: International comparisons show that the government's failure to take a lead on information policy leaves the UK trailing badly.

Ex: With library services, women have been left trailing behind other user groups, a situation which is slowly being rectified.

Ex: Although the UK tended to lag behind the US in the development of online networks, there have, in recent years, been some major developments on a national and regional scale.