1
as in demise
the act of ceasing to exist
the expiry of a great empire is always a cataclysmic event
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2
as in death
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
once upon expiry, her soul entered the abode of the blessed dead
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Recent Examples of expiry
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a Telegram post on January 1 that after the expiry of an agreement with Russia through its energy firm Gazprom, the country could no longer use Ukraine as a transit in exporting gas to Europe.
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The elections were due to the expiry of the office terms for Fida and of chairman Cord Prinzhorn, who is stepping down to concentrate entirely on the B&C Group.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
David Ornstein reports that talks to prolong Lionel Messi’s stint at Inter Miami beyond the expiry of his current contract in December are at an advanced stage.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The June expiry contract of global benchmark Brent crude was trading at $63.51 per barrel on Friday at 1:43 p.m. in London, up 0.28% from the Thursday settlement.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The elections were due to the expiry of the office terms for Fida and of chairman Cord Prinzhorn, who is stepping down to concentrate entirely on the B&C Group.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
David Ornstein reports that talks to prolong Lionel Messi’s stint at Inter Miami beyond the expiry of his current contract in December are at an advanced stage.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The June expiry contract of global benchmark Brent crude was trading at $63.51 per barrel on Friday at 1:43 p.m. in London, up 0.28% from the Thursday settlement.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expiry
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So while Oyun-Erdene’s demise was likely rooted in factional bickering rather than a nefarious power grab, the debacle contains a stark warning that Mongolia’s political class needs to start pulling in the same direction for cherished freedoms to be secured.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 June 2025
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So basically, their awful demise is now a sense of joy for the people that are down there digging up the bones.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Mosquitoes are a true scourge, responsible for up to one million human deaths per year.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Finally, with homicides soaring to record levels, exasperated authorities pivoted to a novel strategy: Mexico filed a $10-billion suit in U.S. federal court seeking to have Smith & Wesson and other signature manufacturers held accountable for the country’s epidemic of shooting deaths.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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As anticipated, the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola will not appear on the calendar after the expiration of its contract, being effectively replaced by the Madrid race.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
10 June 2025
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In New York, several warnings are active, which do not currently have an expiration time or date.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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The fate of Iran and its nuclear ambitions have unexpectedly reemerged – along with the Arctic, economic cooperation and space exploration – as yet another area of potential common interest.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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Among the biggest long-term potential threats: how Congress ultimately decides the fate of Medicaid, which has helped prop up the finances of Cook County Health; and various federal grants President Donald Trump targeted with an avalanche of executive orders.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Additionally, the spokesperson said other funders, like the Gates Foundation, cap indirect costs at 15% and that each case of termination is being reviewed.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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Review your employment contract thoroughly, including the probationary period, termination and notice provisions, confidentiality clauses, and non-compete agreements, if applicable.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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His passing was announced by Unifor, the successor organization to the CAW.—
Bill Koenig,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Season 2 – Release Date, Schedule, How To Watch It has been confirmed that Hardwick recorded six episodes before his untimely passing, and Huss will take over following the first six episodes of the revival.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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The only way to escape is the immediate dissolution of this system and initiate a people’s responsive and democratic government.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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But whatever the reasons for the dissolution, the friendship was rooted in a real bond.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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“Expiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiry. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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