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How to pronounce lapses in American English
“lapses” pronunciation by American speakers
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longer lapses and more lapses.
CDC
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those deadlines has previously resulted in some significant lapses.
The Obama White House
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person lapses or goes through an adverse health event.
NIH
Words that sound like “lapses”
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