lapse of concentration

collocation in English

meaningsoflapseandconcentration

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lapse
noun
uk
/læps/us
/læps/
a ...
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concentration
noun
uk
/ˌkɒn.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌkɑːn.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən/
the ability to think carefully about something you are doing and ...
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(Definition oflapseandconcentrationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It was the longestlapseofconcentrationthat we have seen.
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There may be a momentarylapseofconcentration, a human error.
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A momentarylapseofconcentrationin an otherwise attentive individual does not normally satisfy that test.
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Would, for instance, a momentarylapseofconcentrationwarrant the same charge as that of a driver who consistently drives badly?
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I apologise to my noble friend for my momentarylapseofconcentration.
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The symptoms range from depression, nausea, headaches, fatigue,lapseofconcentration, coughs and chest pains to cancer.
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A simplelapseofconcentrationlost it for us, but we are happy with our bronze medal.
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On occasion, the same weight can induce lapses of concentration.
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Early in his career he was known for dropping too many passes and suffering apparent lapses of concentration.
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He showed several lapses of concentration, leading some to suggest that off-field distractions and lingering issues with his removal from the captaincy were still affecting his form.
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