verb (past participle of 'outspring') as in strong fondness

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lag, fall short

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Example Sentences

Example:While the old technology lagged behind, the new system was state-of-the-art.

Definition:to be behind or slow; to be inferior or behind in development or progress

From lag

Example:The new initiative, despite great effort, still fell short of its targets.

Definition:to fail to reach or succeed in reaching a stated goal or objective

From fall short