expire
verb (used without object)
to come to an end; terminate, as a contract, guarantee, or offer.
had expired
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past perfectof expire.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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She shifted her stance days later, telling ABC7 she would keep him until 2030, after his five-year term had expired.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
Within two days of being recruited, Natland flew from Stavanger to Manchester, using the emergency passport as his normal one had expired.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Years later, after the statute of limitations had expired, the three actual perpetrators — Steward, Bailey and Teamer — all confessed, according to the center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
The nine-person jury rejected the claims because the statute of limitations for bringing charges had expired.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
Only a few days before the meeting, my banning orders, as well as Walter’s, had expired.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
