lapse
Example Sentences
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But its reputation suffered after racking up heavy losses as well as serious safety lapses.
From Barron's
Founded in 1955, PIA was a symbol of national pride and rapid growth for years, but its reputation has suffered due to financial losses and safety lapses.
From Barron's
A likely result of the changing landscape is the lapse of New START, which sets weapon limits and includes inspection systems.
From Barron's
It helps make up for my own lapses in staying in my lane.
But a failure to address the lapsing credits is expected to result in sticker shock across the state and the country.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
