expire
verb (used without object)
to come to an end; terminate, as a contract, guarantee, or offer.
expiring
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present participleof expire.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Ostensibly, the prosecutors acted to prevent the statute of limitations from expiring.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
With a pending lockout, expiring player contracts and possible retirements, who knows what the future will hold.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Rahul, a former dentist in India, could remain in the UK on a graduate visa for longer, but Sarah's immigration status was close to expiring.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
That drop, however, has a lot to do with a rush of purchases late last year as customers sought to take advantage of expiring federal tax incentives.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
At the beginning of 1997 Fischer’s passport was expiring.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
