Example Sentences

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After that period has elapsed, employees typically have a 45-day window to file a petition before the union signs another three-year contract.

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2024

She has asked WPS to permit an appeal even though the two-week window for doing so has elapsed.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2024

A month has elapsed since the start of the last temporary truce.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2023

At least he did for three weeks, which is, we’re told, how much time has elapsed since the series left off.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2023

As yet insufficient time has elapsed to reveal the full effect of the new chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticides and of the modern herbicides.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson