How to Use expiration in a Sentence

expiration

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  • Since the expiration of the ban, mass shooting deaths in the United States have climbed steadily.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2022
  • The new filing marks the third lawsuit filed against Combs in the days leading up to the expiration of the one-year Adult Survivors Act.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Keep an eye out for signs of expiration such as changes in color and scent.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022
  • The tests don’t last forever; the kits come with expiration dates printed on the box.
    — Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2022
  • Maryanne is the only winner in the new era to ever touch a full-fledged idol (one without a quick expiration).
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Like most products, the expiration will depend on when the polish is opened.
    — Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 16 June 2023
  • The panel blowout occurred just days before the expiration of the agreement’s three-year term.
    — Danny Lee, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The buyer, of course, believes the price will rise before or at expiration.
    — Jim Probasco, Fortune, 29 Dec. 2022
  • The expiration of the front-month contract this week could be adding volatility.
    — WSJ, 26 Oct. 2023
  • As soon as vials are filled with the vaccine, a three-year ticking clock to expiration begins.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2022
  • Recall that the drafters of the law tied themselves in knots to avoid acknowledging its true costs (hence the expirations).
    — Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 26 May 2024
  • The Supreme Court has put a block on that expiration, leaving the order in place until oral arguments can take place in the spring.
    — Bill Melugin, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Under the new visa, people will be able to work from Italy for one year, with the option to renew once their visa is due for expiration.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
  • While a few showers may persist past the 8 p.m. expiration of the flood watch, the highest threat for flooding downpours will be gone.
    — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 16 July 2023
  • Grande’s music is not alone in sticking around on the app far past the expiration of UMG’s last license, which lapsed at the end of January.
    — Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2024
  • But that hasn't stopped Democrats from hand-wringing about their expiration.
    — Sally Pipes, Forbes, 6 June 2022
  • Customers should look for the following lot number and expiration dates by the label around the cup.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 23 Aug. 2022
  • In one case, a patient lost some weight at the moment of expiration, but promptly regained it.
    — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 4 Apr. 2022
  • For children, the SPM rate more than doubled last year after the expiration of the advance child-tax credit.
    — Alex Tanzi, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Clarida stepped down on Jan. 14 ahead of the expiration of his term as a governor on Jan. 31.
    — Christopher Condon, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2022
  • The lock-up's expiration now provides Trump and other insiders with a chance to cash out.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Each kit is valid for about three years before expiration.
    — Lydia Morrell, Journal Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Start decluttering by pulling all items out of the pantry, then check expiration dates.
    — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Very old CC&Rs sometimes do have expiration dates, and they should not be allowed to expire.
    — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2022
  • Certain items like first aid kits may have expiration dates, so make sure your safety equipment is up to date.
    — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Consumers can look up their specific brand and even the lot number to see the correct expiration dates.
    — Lindsey Rupp, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The recalled products are any of these items still within their expiration dates.
    — Serena Coady, SELF, 17 Feb. 2022
  • After that date, the watches are subject to an import ban until the patents' expiration in 2028.
    — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2023
  • The expiration of Banga’s five-year term in 2028 will offer Trump the option to renew his nomination and build on a U.S.-led reform agenda.
    — Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
  • With the expiration of a Russian transit deal to supply gas via Ukraine at year’s end, the continent faces yet another hurdle in securing its energy future.
    — Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

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