- present participle of elapse.
elapsing
Example Sentences
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So we’re within a month now of the time elapsing on us.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025
With years often elapsing between the incident and inquest, Alexander said inquests often open wounds and “re-traumatize” the families.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
But he says that this was impossible because the allotted six months began elapsing as soon as the estate was put up for sale.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2023
Next year, though, that policy is elapsing, and at his age, Natiello's insurance premiums would spike if he decided to extend coverage.
From Reuters ● Jan. 31, 2023
But they were ejected during the period elapsing from the fourth to the eighth century, when the Text of the New Testament was gradually purified.
From The Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels by John William Burgon
