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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

Another key difference: As the name implies, perpetual futures never expire.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The U.S. proposed 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 60 countries for forced labor, replacing temporary duties set to expire July 24.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Most expire quietly, like a campfire at dawn.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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