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expire

[ik-spahyuhr] / ɪkˈspaɪər /


VERB
breathe out
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
breathe in inhale


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That law lets the U.S. eavesdrop on foreigners living overseas and is set to expire on June 12.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

That authority is set to expire on July 24.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Silva's contract at Craven Cottage is set to expire this month but as yet there has been no official confirmation of the 48-year-old's exit.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Raspin began to cough and looked as though he may expire right there.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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