: having ceased to be active in practice, membership, or belief
a lapsed Catholic
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In most markets, the price increases only apply to new or lapsed subscribers.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
This summer, McDonald's has leaned into new and limited-time menu items, as a move to attract more customers – returnees, as well as new and lapsed ones.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
8 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
This summer, McDonald's has leaned into new and limited-time menu items, as a move to attract more customers – returnees, as well as new and lapsed ones.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Lapsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lapsed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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