lapse of

Frequency: 9.030.0 per million words

indicates the nature of the failure, e.g., a lapse of memory

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Examples (10)

  • It was a momentary lapse of concentration that caused the mistake.
  • She suffered a sudden lapse of memory regarding her password.
  • His angry outburst was a serious lapse of judgment.
  • The accident occurred during a brief lapse of attention.
  • He apologized for his lapse of manners at the dinner party.
  • A lapse of security allowed the thief to enter the building.
  • I had a temporary lapse of reason when I bought that car.
  • Wearing shorts to the wedding was a lapse of taste.
  • The team cannot afford a single lapse of discipline on the field.
  • A lapse of communication between the departments caused the delay.