Example sentences for: expire

How can you use “expire” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Before the 1992 election, congressional Republicans caused the law authorizing special prosecutors to expire.

  • But in 1994, fearing a contentious debate about fast-track renewal so soon after the NAFTA battle, President Clinton allowed fast track to expire . Now that Clinton is keen on negotiating a free-trade agreement with Chile and other Latin American countries, he has requested that fast track be granted for the duration of his term.

  • Negotiations with the powerful postal unions begin in August, with contracts due to expire in November.

  • Day-old-bread, batteries that are about to expire, and mystery meat?

  • (JFMIP Standardization Project) Unobligated balances expire (cease to be available for obligation) for:-- 1-year accounts at the end of the fiscal year;-- multiple-year accounts at the end of the period specified;-- no-year accounts only when they are 1) rescinded by law, 2) purpose is accomplished, or 3) when disbursements against the appropriation have not been made for 2 full consecutive years.


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