lapse

Example Sentences

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In December, Grocery Outlet told investors to expect weaker-than-usual sales because the government shutdown caused federal food assistance to lapse, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The DHS funding lapse entered its 45th day on Monday, a record in the United States, although government shutdowns typically impact broader segments of the federal workforce.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

More than 300 TSA employees have quit, DHS said on Friday, and the BBC's US partner, CBS News, found call-out rates have more than doubled since the funding lapse began.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Allan said the lapse would erode mission readiness and cripple morale.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

In one way it seemed a small thing, starting, after a six months' lapse, where I had so vehemently left off.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath