Financial advisors often rely on trailing commissions to secure a steady income.

In early spring, a carpet of trailing arbutus scented the cold forest with a delicate, sweet fragrance.

While cross-trailing through the fog, the ranger found broken branches that marked the hunters' route.

The financial adviser explained that the trailing commission is paid to brokers whenever a policy is renewed or ongoing superannuation contributions are made.

During the meeting, his explanation kept trailing off whenever he reached a difficult point.

The car's semi-trailing rear suspension improved handling on uneven roads.

During the storm, the trailing trucks slowed down to avoid jackknifing on the slick highway.

Hikers stopped to admire the delicate trailing arbutuses carpeting the forest floor.

The heavy trailer was equipped with extra trailing axles to distribute the load more evenly.

The museum displayed several coat-trailings collected from the 18th-century garments to show how silhouettes evolved.