And when a temporary lapse of concentration can have devastating consequences?

As the team struggles to find the best way to work together, members may experience a temporary lapse in commitment.

Not much to report this week, as I am still in the process of trying to get back on track after my temporary lapse.

But this year is different, because there is no reserve fund to cover the temporary lapse.

But it seemed a temporary lapse; for the most part his singing was bright, clear and virile.

It was just a temporary lapse of judgment due to inexperience.

Isn't a temporary lapse into sin good enough for you?

When she had been little, temporary lapses and been easily passed over.

Yet this temporary lapse was followed by a solid 0.4% growth in the Q4.

That's why this temporary lapse of judgement will not go on the record.