odd lapse
Frequency: 4.02.1 per million words
a strange or unusual error
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Examples (10)
- It was an odd lapse for one who is normally so polite.
- The manager attributed the error to an odd lapse in concentration.
- His sudden outburst was an odd lapse from his usual calm demeanor.
- Despite his meticulous nature, he experienced an odd lapse during the presentation.
- It's an odd lapse in judgment, considering her experience.
- The usually impeccable student had an odd lapse on the final exam.
- That brief moment of forgetfulness was an odd lapse for such a sharp mind.
- We all have an odd lapse now and then, but this was quite unexpected.
- The security system had an odd lapse, allowing unauthorized access for a short period.
- Her failure to follow protocol was an odd lapse in an otherwise perfect record.