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These labels specify indications for which the patents on a branded drug have lapsed, but exclude indications for which patents are still in effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Suozzi’s ties to The Fellowship don’t appear to have lapsed at any point, even during his year out of Congress.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

It believes the mandate will have lapsed by Tuesday - the 48-hour strike is due to start at 20:00 BST on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2023

America’s schools say kids are hungry — just as pandemic-era benefit programs have lapsed.

From Washington Times • Mar. 11, 2023

His title would have lapsed, had His Highness the King not seen lit to name a nephew as the new Lord Cheldthorpe, and so create the title again anew. 03-01 did not know this nephew.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson