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expire

[ik-spahyuhr] / ɪkˈspaɪər /


VERB
breathe out
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
breathe in inhale


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"It was always made explicit in the deal that the terms of the deal would expire… The sunset clauses in effect nullify their effectiveness," he argues.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The terms of the three remaining members not appointed by Mamdani expire at the end of the year.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Eventually, lockups expire, and float increases, along with index fund exposure.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The stadium workers’ new contract, if signed, is set to expire in April 2028, teeing up another potential fight before the Summer Olympics begin in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I think I might expire from happiness or something, because if it is him, my shiny, future self might be materializing before my eyes.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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