- present participle of elapse.
elapsing
Example Sentences
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So we’re within a month now of the time elapsing on us.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025
With years often elapsing between the incident and inquest, Alexander said inquests often open wounds and “re-traumatize” the families.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
“That time elapsing, in itself, really showed us our own shame.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2021
Mr Riddell also warned that the recruitment process was being "rushed", with only two months elapsing between the closing date for applications and the start date for the job.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2014
Results for each class were treated separately so that the time elapsing since graduation was not a factor in the results.
From Vocational Psychology: Its Problems and Methods by Harry L. Hollingworth
