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We think the answer is "ELAPSES" which means:

    verb
  • • For time to move forward

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Time elapses quickly when you're having fun."
  • • "The students grew increasingly restless as the class period elapses."

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New York Times06 Oct 2006 Down 46
New York Times05 Aug 2004 Across 55
New York Times25 Jan 2003 Across 18
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