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expire

[ik-spahyuhr] / ɪkˈspaɪər /


VERB
breathe out
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
breathe in inhale


Example Sentences

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The agreement had been due to expire, but talks on renewing the deal were extended by two months to thrash out an agreement.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Their members’ current contract is set to expire on May 1.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Some of the new terms expire in 2033, when the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration expects fifth-generation network upgrades to be completed, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

He predicted an uptick in contract renewals for the company this year, as three-year contracts from the end of the pandemic era expire.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

It was then early August, just a month before my original fellowship would expire.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson