expire

Example Sentences

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He said he thinks things could get especially choppy once lockups expire, meaning company insiders and early investors are able to sell their shares after an initial restricted period.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

To manage that risk, focus on options that expire in under two weeks.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

It has been clear for months now that it suited both Harry Maguire and Manchester United for their partnership to be extended beyond the end of the season, when his contract was due to expire.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Other terms expire in 2042, when AT&T’s federal FirstNet contract concludes, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The time of the meeting, to be held in Williamstown, was the middle of June, only a month after my fellowship would expire.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson