lapse in

Frequency: 8.520.0 per million words

indicates the area of failure, e.g., a lapse in concentration

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Examples (10)

  • A serious lapse in judgment led to the unfortunate incident.
  • The occasional lapse in concentration during long tasks is understandable.
  • The investigation revealed a critical lapse in security protocols.
  • Even a momentary lapse in attention can have serious consequences.
  • He apologized for his lapse in manners at the dinner party.
  • A recent lapse in data privacy raised concerns among users.
  • The editor spotted a significant lapse in consistency throughout the report.
  • Their business suffered due to a lapse in financial oversight.
  • There was an unfortunate lapse in communication between the two departments.
  • The athlete attributed his poor performance to a brief lapse in discipline.