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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
Detractors, however, say Novo Nordisk faces a different risk, namely the expiry of its valuable patent on its weight-loss-aiding drugs, with the core patent for Ozempic expiring in 2026.
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Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
The news comes as a huge boost to the Citizens following rumors that the Spaniard would depart alongside director of football Txiki Begiristain – whose decision to leave was announced in October – upon the expiry of his contract at the end of this season.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Crypto options expiration could spark correction However, a large options expiry of $11.8 billion on December 27 could introduce volatility and affect price dynamics, according to BNC.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
The 34-year-old left PSG upon the expiry of her contract in the summer of 2023 nearly two years after she was attacked by a masked man who hit her with an iron bar, targeting her legs.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
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Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
The news comes as a huge boost to the Citizens following rumors that the Spaniard would depart alongside director of football Txiki Begiristain – whose decision to leave was announced in October – upon the expiry of his contract at the end of this season.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Crypto options expiration could spark correction However, a large options expiry of $11.8 billion on December 27 could introduce volatility and affect price dynamics, according to BNC.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
The 34-year-old left PSG upon the expiry of her contract in the summer of 2023 nearly two years after she was attacked by a masked man who hit her with an iron bar, targeting her legs.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
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Ophelia, even in her delusion, wants others to remember her late father and the events that led to his demise.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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Cara starts to panic, thrashing around, while Tori, who is also struggling on the inside, is able to better maintain her composure, hoping that the illusion of strength will expedite Cara’s demise.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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Alzheimer's disease was listed as a cause of death for more than 348,000 people (3.9%).Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Her official cause of death has yet to be released.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Friday marks the quarterly expiration of stock index futures, stock index options and single stock options.Brian Evans,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Another potential change is the expiration of the qualified business income deduction, which allowed small business owners, freelancers and others who own their own business to deduct 20% of their income from their taxes.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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But are tweaked recipes enough to turn around the fate of vegan meats?Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
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The historical fantasy series My Lady Jane offers an alternative scenario where Jane (Emily Bader) avoids that fate with the help of her eventual husband, Lord Guilford Dudley (Edward Bluemel), and humans who can take animal form known as Ethians.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Many employment attorneys offer a free consultation or a flat fee to review the details of a termination.Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Related article The Container Store could be the next big chain to go bankrupt Kroger did not immediately comment on termination of the deal or the suit.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Common Pitfalls to Avoid Delaying Estate Plan Updates: Many people neglect to update their estate plans after a spouse’s passing.James Brewer, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Since the rumors of Henderson’s passing began to surface late Friday night, A’s fans were left to cope with the seemingly incomprehensible notion that their Superman was gone.Melissa Lockard, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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This time around, Trudeau would prorogue parliament in hopes the height of the latest scandal would pass and give the party enough time to avoid dissolution.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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Plus, as shown in the film, Run had just announced the dissolution of Run-DMC at Jam Master Jay’s funeral, which was unbeknownst to him.Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Expiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiry. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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