elapsed; elapsing
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Verb
in those coin-operated binoculars at scenic areas your viewing time seems to elapse almost before it has begun
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Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
Jelly Roll's charismatic energy stands out Two years have elapsed since Jelly Roll debuted at Nissan Stadium on a mini-stage set into the 35-yard line.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
While the immediate crisis is still likely to be resolved soon, analysts said, another hurdle looms in March, when the cease-fire is set to elapse unless Hamas and Israel negotiate an extension.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Verb
At least one year will have elapsed by the time that segment of the walkway is completely fixed.
—Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
Jelly Roll's charismatic energy stands out Two years have elapsed since Jelly Roll debuted at Nissan Stadium on a mini-stage set into the 35-yard line.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Noun
Nearly an hour elapses before evil descends upon the saloon.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
While the immediate crisis is still likely to be resolved soon, analysts said, another hurdle looms in March, when the cease-fire is set to elapse unless Hamas and Israel negotiate an extension.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Elapse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elapse. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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