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Sentence examples for be behind from inspiring English sources

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be behind

noun

The rear, back-end

synonyms

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The phrase "be behind" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to mean to be in a situation or state of lagging in comparison to others. For example, "John was behind in his schoolwork due to his poor attendance record."

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"We will be behind," Mr. Mellis acknowledged.

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The New York Times

We'll be behind, but not by a huge amount".

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The New York Times - Arts

Who could be behind it?

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The Economist

"He must be behind this," she said.

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The New York Times

You can't be behind the curve".

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The New York Times

Zimmerman may be behind bars.

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The Guardian - Opinion

Someone must be behind it".

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The New York Times

It will be behind us".

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The New York Times

The dog should be behind the person.

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The New York Times - Magazine

What could be behind this banishment?

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The New York Times

"It all has to be behind us.

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The Guardian - Sport
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