verb as in strong fondness

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lag behind, fall short, lose out

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Example Sentences

Example:The old building lag behind in modernizing its facilities.

Definition:To be behind in quality, quantity, or degree.

From lag behind

Example:Their efforts fell short of meeting the required standards.

Definition:To fail to be as good, successful, or satisfying as hoped or expected.

From fall short

Example:He lost out in the promotion due to the lack of experience.

Definition:To fail to win or succeed in a competition or contest.

From lose out