1.   Authorities said there are a number of reasons why so much time lapsed between the cashing of the check and the filing of charges.

2.   He submitted a second claim and was again turned down because too much time had lapsed between the end of his service and the onset of symptoms.

3.   McHugh admitted too much time had lapsed, and Hawkins suggested he should send some flowers.

4.   She entered rehab several times, each time lapsing soon after she emerged.

5.   They also said too much time had lapsed for Spring to have a valid claim against the government.