elapsed; elapsing
Examples of elapse in a Sentence
Verb
in those coin-operated binoculars at scenic areas your viewing time seems to elapse almost before it has begun
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ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
In 2017, both Robson and Safechuck’s lawsuits were thrown out because too much time had elapsed for Jackson’s estate to be held criminally liable.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
Stuart James, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But several minutes elapse before officers attempt to deliver oxygen or CPR.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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Verb
But neither side says the war is over, and a conclusion that hasn't been achieved certainly didn't occur in the four to six weeks that have already elapsed.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
In 2017, both Robson and Safechuck’s lawsuits were thrown out because too much time had elapsed for Jackson’s estate to be held criminally liable.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
Forty-four seconds elapse between the ball going out of play off Kadioglu and Cristhian Mosquera taking the goal kick.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But several minutes elapse before officers attempt to deliver oxygen or CPR.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Elapse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elapse. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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