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Lapse
Examples
His lapse in concentration during the test led to several simple mistakes.
The lapse in her driving attention resulted in a near miss at the intersection.
02
a failure to maintain a higher state
03
in addition (usually followed by `with')
04
a temporary failure or gap in judgment, memory, or concentration
Examples
There was a lapse in his memory regarding the details of the event.
The report contained a lapse that resulted in missing crucial information.
to lapse
01
go back to bad behavior
02
drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
03
to cease or come to an end, especially due to the passage of time or neglect
Examples
The subscription will lapse if payment is not received by the due date.
My gym membership lapsed because I forgot to renew it last month.
04
pass into a specified state or condition
05
let slip
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