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expire

[ik-spahyuhr] / ɪkˈspaɪər /


VERB
breathe out
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
breathe in inhale


Example Sentences

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The NFL and officials’ union have been working on a new labor agreement for nearly two years, and the current pact is set to expire May 31.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 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

The US government has frequently issued similar waivers in recent years, often renewing them multiple times each time they expire.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

She let the sentence expire and looked up to her friends.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro