lapsed
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Suozzi’s ties to The Fellowship don’t appear to have lapsed at any point, even during his year out of Congress.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
The piece argues that Pratt showed sufficient composure and charm while displaying deference to moderators and occasionally yielding speaking time to Bass, though the article notes he occasionally lapsed into mockery and made unsubstantiated characterizations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Interviewed on a Zambian YouTube news channel on Wednesday evening, Lungu family spokesman Makebi Zulu disputed that the appeals process had lapsed saying that the correct procedure had been followed.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Since DHS funding lapsed in mid-February, about 375 officers have quit, the department said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
We lapsed back into silence as we finished eating.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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