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expire

[ik-spahyuhr] / ɪkˈspaɪər /


VERB
breathe out
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
breathe in inhale


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His term as governor does not expire until January 2028.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Citizenship and Immigration Services recommends that applicants submit their paperwork and pay the $555 fee between 120 and 150 days before their benefits expire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Over the course of a month, notice which ingredients disappear almost embarrassingly fast and which ones slowly expire in the back of your crisper drawer while radiating guilt.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Captain and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, as well as England defender John Stones, recently confirmed they will both leave when their contracts expire this summer.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Call it a miracle, an accident, or a case of two powerful personalities willing themselves to expire on schedule and according to script.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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