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The phrase "are falling behind" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone or something is not keeping up with a certain standard, pace, or expectation.
Example: "Due to the recent changes in the curriculum, many students are falling behind in their studies."
Alternatives: "are lagging behind" or "are not keeping up".
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"We are falling behind," Mr. Vallone said.
"We are falling behind on too many fronts," he said.
"They are falling behind, so it is not surprising that they are feeling anxious.
American students are falling behind because they are bored and poorly taught.
If we don't realise we are falling behind, we will face a serious competitiveness issue.
Even some of the country's independent schools have paid a visit, acknowledging that they are falling behind technologically.
We are falling behind and it is shameful".
"We are falling behind in adding capacity in higher education," Chanda says.
If you're not doing it, you are falling behind and giving yourself a disadvantage".
You want to help students who are falling behind, or who find the material too easy?
But it's not because the poor are falling behind, but because more low-income people than ever are coming here.
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