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What is another word for fall behind?

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To lag behind or not keep pace with others or with a schedule
“Lacking continued literacy instruction and support, once-proficient students begin to fall behind.”
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To move or act at a slow speed
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“When those resources are overwhelmed and your internal priorities shift, it’s easy for projects to linger and fall behind.”
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To fail to meet a commitment on a regular payment
“In many states, the lender can repossess your car without as much as a telephone call or written notice if you fall behind on one monthly payment.”
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To move backward or to back away from a certain point
“If our troops fall behind the Congaree, the enemy will be able to shell Columbia from the south bank.”
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To fail to fulfill an obligation or payment
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To deteriorate, decline, or slump in progress, position, or influence
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