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

The DHS funding lapse entered its 45th day on Monday, a record in the United States, although government shutdowns typically impact broader segments of the federal workforce.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 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

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

He allowed the petition to lapse, however, and eventually the court dismissed it for “failure to prosecute.”

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson