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being one or more laps behind (in a race); being behind the times

2

renowned; famous

1

in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form

1

unlucky

2

to increase; to add to; to augment

5

(one's) inner voice; voice of one's heart; what one really thinks

1

to take one's place; to take one's position; to go into position; to line up

3

decoration; order; medal

2

to rustle (in the wind); to sway; to stir; to blow gently (of the wind); to blow softly

2

to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring

1

long-distance race (in track and field; typically 3, 5 or 10km)

1

macro; macro (instruction)

1

short distance; short range; short-haul

1

recovery; undoing; recall

2

regarding highly; attaching importance to

2

leading group (of runners in a marathon, etc.); leading pack

2

start; beginning

1

very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes

4

heart and lungs; cardiopulmonary bypass; heart-lung machine; CPB pump

1

crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; candidly; frankly

2

anxiety; concern; fear

2

heavy-footed; slow of foot; reluctant; disinclined; unwilling

1

to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)

7

to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed

4

proposal; offer; request; application

3

to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of

4

overall; general; as a whole

1

top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat; home page (of a website)

1

runner-up; second (in a race)

1

far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead

2

object of adoration, longing

1

to be (doing)

2

to accept one's inferiority; to take one's hat off to someone; to give up; to surrender; to strike one's colors

2

toilet cleaning

1

to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath

4

to unfold; to unroll; to open

7

powerless; weak; lacking physical strength; incompetent; lacking ability; powerless

2

incompetence; inability; disability; incapacity

1

to (enter and) sit down; to plop oneself down; to plant oneself down; to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit in (in protest)

2

cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct

6

time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun

2

autumn; fall

1

to stay behind; to remain; to work overtime

3

to be working hard; to be doing one's best

1

behind with everything; too late; reactive

1

to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)

1

lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)

1

linkage; entanglement; involvement; relationship; interaction

1

heavy-hearted; depressed; dispirited; (feeling) down; feeling reluctant (to do)

1

unconcernedly; nonchalantly; indifferently; blankly; vacantly; absentmindedly

3