lapsed
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He was later given a four-year ban, which lapsed in July this year.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The life insurance company likely has no obligation to pay a lapsed policy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
When 702 faced a similar deadline in April 2024, two major communications providers said they would cease turning over the data if it lapsed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
It is uncertain whether renters will face rapidly rising rents now that the protection has lapsed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
We lapsed back into silence as we finished eating.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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