1.   Another reason the state is lagging on the recovery front is because it began the recession later than many other areas.

2.   Aside from shaky defense, Baker is often out of position for rebounds because he lags on the perimeter looking for outside shots.

3.   But in past quarters, analysts have sharply criticized Xerox management, arguing that it botched a sales force reorganization and lagged on product introductions.

4.   But some politicians and officials at Baruch fault the state for lagging on the relocation efforts.

5.   It shows most regions lagging on all three fronts, and sometimes moving backward, even as democracy spreads.

6.   On deployment, Riordan said he believes the department has begun to lag on technology issues and wants to see programs developed to get more officers on patrol duties.

7.   So far business bustles some days, then lags on others, Cowan said.

8.   The civilian side of the peace operation has contributed to the disappointing picture by not organizing an international police force quickly enough and lagging on reconstruction.

9.   A government that has dissolved Soviet-era farm subsidies but has lagged on real reform.

10.   Before the leftists lost power, independent analysts both in Romania and abroad often criticized them for lagging on privatization.