| Their age and mere existence confer legitimacy, and sometimes inspire campaigns to revive traditions that are lapsing. |
| The Many-Headed Hydra, without lapsing into anachronism, bears out this claim. |
| The challenge confronting animal liberationists is how to create an alternative perspective without lapsing into anthropomorphism. |
| Not a drop of alcohol passed our lips last night which was cool after lapsing on Tuesday night following Debbie's tumble. |
| The next day though was a real oddity, I found myself lapsing into a darker, and grumpier mood. |
| Now, Simon is lapsing into Hollywood speak to say he didn't do anything wrong. |
