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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are lagging" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where something is falling behind or not keeping up with a standard or expectation.
Example: "The project deadlines are approaching, but several team members are lagging in their tasks."
Alternatives: "are falling behind" or "are trailing behind."
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are lagging
verb
To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind
Exact(60)
Wages are lagging.
Jobs are lagging.
All sides are lagging.
But supermarkets are lagging.
Latinos are lagging behind".
They are lagging on this".
Wages are lagging behind inflation.
Others, though, are lagging behind.
Not all sports are lagging behind, however.
The Facebook apps are lagging far behind.
The men are lagging behind the ladies.
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