lapsing

Example Sentences

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However, this protection comes with limited upside given that it does not eliminate the risk of either poor long-term performance or the policy lapsing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

I can’t eat pork or shellfish, so whatever falls within the electric fence, my lapsing Judaism.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

But the more immediate task was to keep government spending from lapsing this week.

From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2024

A freelance journalist who recorded Neely struggling to free himself, then lapsing into unconsciousness, said he was acting aggressively and frightening people but hadn’t assaulted anyone.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2023

I don’t like this lapsing into forgetfulness; it may make or continue some injury to the brain.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker