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expire

[ik-spahyuhr] / ɪkˈspaɪər /


VERB
breathe out
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
breathe in inhale


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The proposed rule, which was drafted in 2024, will expire at the end of the month if not brought to the City Council for a vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In February, he enacted an across-the-board 10% tariff under a temporary authority that will expire in July.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The authority is due to expire on June 12 unless Congress acts, although the program has a legal safety net that could allow some operations to continue under existing court certifications.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Since perpetual futures never expire, investors don’t have the option of taking delivery of the underlying asset.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“I have some tickets to the children’s museum, and they expire tomorrow.”

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist




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