elapsed
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As time elapsed, Sand’s rate of production never slacked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
A few seconds elapsed after the cars passed out of frame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
If a full 30 minutes has elapsed, the supporters can go back to their seats and players will have a short warm-up.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
IHR said Mohammadi had 20 days to appeal under the law but warned there had in the past been cases of people being executed before this period elapsed.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
Mr. Rochester had given me but one week’s leave of absence: yet a month elapsed before I quitted Gateshead.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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