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Expiratory

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition 1: Relating to or involved in the act of exhaling or breathing out.

Example Sentences:

1. During yoga class, the instructor emphasized the importance of a long and controlled expiratory breath.
2. The doctor instructed the patient to perform several deep, expiratory coughs to clear the mucus from their airways.
3. The expiratory valve on the respiratory device regulates the flow of air during exhalation.

Definition 2: Referring to or indicating the expiration date or the end of a designated period of time.

Example Sentences:

1. The milk carton had surpassed its expiratory date, so I threw it away.
2. We need to renew our passports before their expiratory dates to avoid any travel disruptions.
3. The library book's expiratory period ended, and I had to return it or renew it for longer.

Definition 3: Describing a local or regional linguistic feature or dialect commonly used by a particular community.

Example Sentences:

1. The expiratory accent found in that region makes their speech distinct from neighboring areas.
2. His storytelling combined elements of humor, local legends, and expiratory expressions unique to his hometown.
3. When visiting a foreign country, it is important to familiarize oneself with the local expiratory terms and phrases.

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