lapses 1 of 2

noun

Definition of lapsesnext
plural of lapse
1
as in setbacks
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily the scandal caused the president to suffer a dramatic lapse in popularity

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2
as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy his slip of the tongue about the mayor's name was an unfortunate lapse

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3
as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity wasn't bothered by the lapse of her membership at the health club

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lapses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lapse
as in expires
to come to an end the contract will lapse at the end of the year unless we renew

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  1. setbacks
  2. expires
  3. reversals
  4. errors
  5. ends
  6. conclusions
  7. ceases
  8. halts
Noun
  • By Jenna Ryu October 4, 2024 Some people seem to have this impressive ability to shake off setbacks and stay positive.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Despite the setbacks, Tesla remains committed to advancing its battery technology.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of setbacks
Verb
  • High on the agenda in Azerbaijan will be a global climate finance goal for after 2025, when the current goal of $100 billion per year expires.
    Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Gorman, currently executive chairman of Morgan Stanley, chairs the Disney board’s succession planning committee, which is working to identify and prepare the company’s next leader before Iger’s contract expires.
    Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of expires
Noun
  • Role Reversals Role reversals—like tech teams doing sales and vice versa—foster empathy and improve collaboration.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The hedge fund veteran previously said markets would rally as the Fed eases in a Goldilocks phase, but has also warned a recession is coming and that rate cuts are also the opening signal for big reversals down the line.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of reversals
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  • According to Pew Research, confidence in the public's opinion polling has suffered, given the errors in the presidential elections of 2016 and 2020.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • His release was hailed by supporters, but in August 2022 the Maryland Supreme Court ruled that the conviction should be reinstated because of procedural errors in the conviction being set aside.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of errors
Verb
  • The pair said they were resigned to staying in the shelter until the war ends.
    Ruth Michaelson / Beirut, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • So even half that would still be considered a financial success, though the concept likely ends here, as Todd Phillips says he’s now done with the DC Universe.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ends
Noun
  • Their conclusions are based on more than four years of observations.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
  • That’s not a bad thing, necessarily — television is generally more about character than conclusions, and some of these people make decent company.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of conclusions
Verb
  • Prosecutors said that about 3 minutes and 10 seconds into the video, Neely ceases all purposeful movement.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Getting dressed ceases to be a compromise.
    Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of ceases
Verb
  • The Texas Supreme Court halts the execution of Robert Roberson.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Presiding over a lawsuit filed by The Indianapolis Star and other media organizations after the buffer law took effect last year, Judge James Sweeney issued a preliminary injunction Friday that halts enforcement of the law as litigation unfolds.
    Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Sep. 2024
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