lapse
Example Sentences
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And if you hear trembling violins and thrumming cellos, you might lapse into a vision of storm-whipped waves.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“Moreover, post sales suspension sales and revenue recovery is uncertain, with the risk that policies lapse and reputational damage to Prudential, adding longer-term uncertainties,” they added.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Instead, the lapse allowed Iran to stockpile 11 tons of enriched uranium, potentially enough for up to 100 nuclear bombs.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
Senior coroner Andrew Walker said the failure to act on warning signs amounted to a serious lapse in care.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Books on the history of science always forgive Einstein this lapse, but it was actually a fairly appalling piece of science and he knew it.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing lapse
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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List 4
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"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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