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

The Texas Republican, who is married with six children, said the relationship with married staff member Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide last year, was a "mistake" and a "lapse in judgement".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

But what if, for me, Bo is a high point and, for him, I’m a lapse in judgment?

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy