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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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
Glasner fanned the flames by announcing his intention to leave Palace upon the expiry of his contract in the summer, and angered supporters with his words in multiple press conferences.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
If a link or token is copied, data can be downloaded until expiry—often without triggering alarms.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Sanofi has been clear-eyed about the need to offset the patent expiry of its blockbuster asthma drug Dupixent, which currently accounts for more than a third of sales and will lose key patents by early 2030s.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Pharmexcil’s Joshi believes the average price of a monthly dose in India could fall to $77 within a year after the patent’s expiry, and eventually to around $40.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
If a link or token is copied, data can be downloaded until expiry—often without triggering alarms.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Sanofi has been clear-eyed about the need to offset the patent expiry of its blockbuster asthma drug Dupixent, which currently accounts for more than a third of sales and will lose key patents by early 2030s.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Pharmexcil’s Joshi believes the average price of a monthly dose in India could fall to $77 within a year after the patent’s expiry, and eventually to around $40.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expiry
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The news of Stargate‘s demise was first reported by Variety.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Surely the demise of America’s most strident ideological foe, ten years after the humiliations of the Iranian hostage crisis, called for greater attention?—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Chapman’s cousin, Donte Harrison, confirmed the actor’s death on social media.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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When the squad reported back to Kirkby five days after his death, the training complex was a scene of utter devastation.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is set to leave the club after the expiration of his contract this summer.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Alfonsi confirmed the expiration of her CBS News deal in an interview with The New York Times published Wednesday.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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After three hours of arguments inside a Lubbock District Court Monday, Brendan Sorsby's fate will likely be decided this week by retired Judge Ken Curry in his lawsuit against the NCAA.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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And what do the fates of these men say about how and through whom the show defines audacity — a word that has two different interpretations and uses?—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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The mayor told O'Hara he would be disciplined, which could include his termination.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Whistleblowers sued Paxton in November 2020 for wrongful termination and retaliation.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
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The National Basketball Coaches Association announced his passing.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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And Sonko was elected parliament’s speaker after being dismissed as prime minister, giving him huge power over the passing of legislation.—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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But Hartman's water system is on the brink of collapse, prompting SB 157, which allows for rapid dissolution under certain circumstances.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Again, as Bungie’s only game now with nothing else greenlit, that could lead to the slashing or shutdown or dissolution of the studio entirely.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Expiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiry. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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