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

Passengers were also waiting longer to pass security due to "staffing impacts" from a federal funding lapse, it said last week.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

With his mind busy on Iran, Trump could perhaps have been excused for another lapse when it came to Irish politics.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Fletcher said a "momentary lapse of character absolutely does not reflect my beliefs or values".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The two older brothers and Wilse Graham talked as they splashed in the cold water, and Jethro could sense the pleasure they felt in seeing one another again after the lapse of several years.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt