Economic growth in Swaziland has lagged behind that of its neighbors.

Though Stamford saw extensive commercial development in the mid-80's, residential growth lagged.

This is one of the main reasons why economic growth inside the euro zone now lags behind growth in other large economies.

While Discover was a cash cow, its growth lagged during the ensuing years.

In explaining why economic growth has lagged over the last two decades, Greider singles out the deregulation of finance by both national and international bodies.

German economic growth has lagged the European average for years now, not as strong in good times and slumping more seriously in bad times.

And if growth lags behind the forecast by one percentage point, revenue will suffer by $24 billion.

Sales reached $12.4 billion last year, but growth has lagged so far this year, in spite of the strong economy.

Among over-the-counter stocks, computer issues declined after Microsoft announced that its growth in 1994 would lag behind the 1993 rate.

But growth in employment has lagged and economists said they expected the unemployment rate to continue to rise.