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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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person died 10 years ago

my wife has been expired

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my wife is expired
  

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No. "expire" meaning "die" is only active voice. It more commonly refers to a license or authorization that is past due.

  • No.
  • "expire" meaning "die" is only active voice.
  • It more commonly refers to a license or authorization that is past due.
  • I see it used in both active and passive, but mainly active.
  • My visa expired.
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No. "expire" meaning "die" is only active voice.

It more commonly refers to a license or authorization that is past due. I see it used in both active and passive, but mainly active.

My visa expired. I have to renew it.
My prescription has expired, so I need to call my doctor to get a new one.

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