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The phrase "are just behind" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something or someone is located a short distance or time away from a reference point.
Example: "The runners are just behind the leader, making the race even more exciting."
Alternatives: "are close behind" or "are right behind".
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Croatia are just behind, and Australia in third.
In other words, the England pair are just behind but only just behind.
In 10, the Tories are just behind, or tied, with Labour.
The theory is that Western markets are just behind and that U.S. and European consumers will gradually step up spending through mobile phones until they match Japanese consumer behavior.
Kidd, a former publisher at Picador, told the Guardian: "There are so many books that are just behind the curtain.
Three other former Solheim Cup players — Nicole Castrale (15th), Vicky Hurst (16th) and Natalie Gulbis (18th) — are just behind them in the top 20.
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But Tottenham is just behind," he said.
The north-west is just behind, on 66%.
Santander and TSB were just behind, each scoring 71%.
General Patton was just behind, donning his iconic ivory-handled pistols and riding trousers.
"All his characters are trying to approximate an ideal, but they're just behind or ahead of it".
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