lapse

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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

On Sunday, the shutdown reached 44 days, surpassing the previous longest funding lapse, which ended in November 2025.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

The Graham try proved the turning point following some Russell magic and a Welsh defensive lapse from a restart.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

“If ever I hear again of any lapse from a proper standard of infantile decorum, I shall ask for your transference to a Sub-Centre— preferably to Iceland. Good morning.”

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley