lapse

Example Sentences

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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

If that site opens, ICE would let the contract for East Montana lapse, the officials familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

The original contract, which is set to lapse at the end of the month, was for about $90 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Why was Gregor the only one condemned to work in a firm where at the slightest lapse someone immediately attracted the greatest suspicion?

From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka