lapsed

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I relent that I’m both a lapsed fashion student and someone who spent their adolescence and early teens marveling at Jacobs’ designs and Coppola’s films.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Treaties meant to limit nuclear arsenals—including, as of last month, the only remaining one between the U.S. and Russia—have lapsed.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

According to the actor, she had signed a contract only for the use of her image on the e-services platform, and the agreement lapsed in December last year.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

That is expected to allow critical, lifesaving emergency operations to continue even though federal funding has lapsed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Bobby’s own play was not at its sharpest, but he exploited the weak moves of his opponent and pressed home the advantage until Tal lapsed into a hopeless endgame and resigned.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady