as in to expire
to come to an end
in those coin-operated binoculars at scenic areas your viewing time seems to elapse almost before it has begun
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Recent Examples of elapse
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.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Around 17 minutes elapsed between the first emergency calls received by police about shots being fired at the school and the scene being declared safe, Ruf said.
—Reuters, NBC news, 11 June 2025
Hepburn sent a memo a few weeks later saying a six-month window to investigate allegations of police officer misconduct had already elapsed.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
With the clock running down on a deadline that elapses on June 26, officials are prepared to hand the iPhone maker an ultimatum to allow developers to inform customers of cheaper deals away from the App Store, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Around 17 minutes elapsed between the first emergency calls received by police about shots being fired at the school and the scene being declared safe, Ruf said.
—Reuters, NBC news, 11 June 2025
Hepburn sent a memo a few weeks later saying a six-month window to investigate allegations of police officer misconduct had already elapsed.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
With the clock running down on a deadline that elapses on June 26, officials are prepared to hand the iPhone maker an ultimatum to allow developers to inform customers of cheaper deals away from the App Store, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elapse
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Taking effect in September 2026 and extending through the 2029-30 season, the new CBA was passed by a majority vote from both the NHL’s Board of Governors and the NHL Players’ Association, more than 14 months before the current agreement expires.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Indeed, the executive order that established ORM and requires regulatory analysis expires in June 2026.—
Susan E. Dudley,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The toddler stopped crying about 15 minutes after she had been put down for a nap.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Drivers must stop at a police DUI checkpoint and hand over any requests from an officer, including license and registration.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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No epidemic has ever been ended without stopping transmission.—
Peter Sands,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Isn’t there anybody who can end this cycle before another person loses her life savings?—
Rebecca Keegan,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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Parrot Jungle ceased operations in Pinecrest and its birds and staff made the move to Miami with the opening of Jungle Island in 2003.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Nissan Stadium's weather policy states that if lightning strikes within eight miles of the stage, the venue must cease the concert and ask show-goers to shelter in place.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
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If no calls or texts appear during the relevant timeframe, many conclude the driver wasn't distracted.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Johnson concluded that the program breached a guideline on accuracy, which deals with misleading audiences.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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In an unsigned order on Monday, the top court temporarily lifted a lower court ruling from May that indefinitely paused the layoffs and reinstated those who were let go, while also halting President Donald Trump’s Executive Order from March which called for the department to be closed down.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Due to the storm damage, the city of Plainfield said that its city pools and parks are closed on Tuesday for inspection and safety assessment, while services at the Plainfield Senior Center are halted.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The reasoning extends to assert that even without explicit congressional approval, funds could be allowed to lapse at year’s end in a manner mimicking a pocket veto of legislation.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The main lobbying group for the tech industry, the Consumer Technology Association, is commending the Trump administration for extending his tariff pause to Aug. 1 when it was originally supposed to lapse on July 9.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 July 2025
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The four-mile trail passes through groves of Great Basin bristlecone pines, with trunks weathered by centuries of snow and sun.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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The truck was rear-ended by a Dodge pickup, which subsequently spun and was struck by a passing box truck, according to DPS spokesperson Raul Garcia Jr. The five injured were taken to a hospital, which included the driver of the pickup truck who suffered serious injuries, Garcia said.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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“Elapse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elapse. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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