Example Sentences

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“Jerry was taking medication for his heart, his memory was lapsing, he could barely move,” said Jean-Pierre Frohlich, who assisted Robbins during the process.

From New York Times • May 6, 2023

In my ignorance I thought I was lapsing from a sane and proper ideal.

From Sacred and Profane Love by Bennett, Arnold

She was lapsing back to the eighth century again—to the Vikings, the sea-wolves, the Berserkers.

From Moran of the Lady Letty by Norris, Frank

The demonstration was over, and Ferguson's story was lapsing into general gossip.

From London River by Tomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major)

Against her will she was lapsing into a defence, and she halted abruptly.

From Where the Trail Divides by Lillibridge, Will