suffer a lapse
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- He would occasionally suffer a lapse in concentration during long meetings.
- The company did suffer a brief lapse in quality control, but it was quickly rectified.
- Even experienced professionals can suffer a lapse of judgment under pressure.
- She began to suffer occasional lapses in memory as she aged.
- If we suffer a single lapse in security, the consequences could be severe.
- The athlete seemed to suffer a mental lapse right before the finish line.
- The team cannot afford to suffer any lapses in performance at this critical stage.
- During the interrogation, the suspect might suffer a lapse and reveal key information.
- He denied that the incident was a deliberate act, claiming he had simply suffered a lapse of attention.
- To suffer a lapse in ethical conduct can have serious repercussions for one's career.