1.   Congressional and other federal investigators are examining possible lapses and misconduct in meat safety regulation in New York and New Jersey, federal officials say.

2.   Documents obtained from the research protection agency revealed several examples of possible lapses but withheld the names of those making the complaints.

3.   He prided himself on being a conscientious scientist despite a possible lapse into civic boosterism when he proclaimed Galveston immune to serious hurricane damage.

4.   The initial, highly critical report addressed the key question of whether airport officials were sufficiently responsive to warnings about possible lapses in their security procedures.

5.   They all point to possible lapses in the performances, professionalism and overall discipline of the police force which impinge on the collective interest and well-being of our society.