Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- A simplified spelling of
lapse .
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- noun Plural form of
lap . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
lap .
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Examples
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When Powers, thinking he was three laps from the finish, attempted to take a feed two laps from the finish, he was denied by the pit official and was forced to stop in the pit.
Ryan Trebon takes round 1 at the Cincinnati ‘cross festival 2010
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Jones, who appeared blown at the barriers two laps from the end, came in for fifth, a one-place improvement from Friday.
Jeremy Powers outduels Ryan Trebon in day 2 of Cincinnati UCI3 Cyclocross Festival 2010
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They place the burden of proof in laps of the accused, entire sectors of the economy, while ignoring the overarching basic fact that in society there are law abiders and law breakers often on both sides of the equation regardless of what entity is making the rules.
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Dramatic dropoff in laps led last year, but fantasy owners love his steady style
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"My plan was to go at about 10 laps from the finish and I did it at about 8 laps," Van Dijk said.
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Water once again laps against the muelles at Scorpion Island, Ajijic, Mezcala and other Ribera communities.
A Season Of Hope 2007
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He pitted for four tires during a caution period 10 laps from the end, while the eight cars in front of him stayed on track.
Waltrip qualifies for Daytona 500 as Stewart, Gordon claim Twin 150 wins 2007
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Water once again laps against the muelles at Scorpion Island, Ajijic, Mezcala and other Ribera communities.
A Season Of Hope 2007
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Has it occurred to people that our insistence on hairless laps is closet pedophilia?
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Todd Martin laps it up after a marathon victory against
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