retire
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"I don't know if my career is done, we will have to wait and see, but it would be nice at some point if someone would let me retire."
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Nine Dodgers became free agents at the conclusion of the postseason — although veteran infielder Miguel Rojas announced his intention to retire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
The cost of living is top of mind for Americans of all ages, cementing Midland, Mich., as the best place to retire for the second year in a row.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
In April, the company reportedly offered around seven percent of its US workforce the option to retire early.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
“You think I’ll retire one of your andys for you?”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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At their request, the name of Caltech’s bioengineering center will be changed to honor its director, Frances Arnold—who was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2018—after she retires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Immediately after the game, the Sparks announced that they would name their new practice facility in El Segundo after Ogwumike, who retires as the Sparks’ all-time leading scorer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Taylor beat Pili on points in Dublin to become undisputed light-welterweight champion and retires with 26 wins from 27 professional contests, Olympic gold and three undisputed title triumphs across two divisions.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The naming of tropical storms and hurricanes is a job for the World Meteorological Organization, which rotates them out every six years and retires them after a given storm causes too much destruction.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
How will I learn all there is to know about magic if Ma retires so soon?
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
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At 60-7 at lunch, former opener Warner, who retired from Test cricket in January 2024, tore into his former team-mates.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Santos de Torres, 67, is retired after years cleaning houses and working as a healthcare aide.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
The retired financial consultant, who rents a second-floor apartment near Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, said she surrounded her bed with large box fans blowing in every direction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
First up is my hometown, Newtown, Conn., where my best friend has retired with her husband.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Adèle seemed scarcely to need the warning; she had already retired to a sofa with her treasure, and was busy untying the cord which secured the lid.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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Twenty years after retiring from football, Shearer sat down with Kelly Somers to discuss his love of Newcastle, almost continuing his managerial career and swapping the pitch for the commentary box.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Plus, Audi is planning a $4.2 billion investment to build its first U.S. factory, and recyclers pick apart retiring wind turbines for rare earths.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
In his first public comment since the decision on Sunday, he expressed his sadness at the situation but stopped short of retiring.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
When I brought up retiring last spring, she said she was ready whenever I was, and I took that to mean we were in good shape.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
He lapped with delicate unhurried thoroughness, helping himself to two more before retiring to his woodpile again.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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