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retiree

[ri-tahy-ree, -tahyuhr-ee] / rɪ taɪˈri, -ˈtaɪər i /


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In 2018, Inc. magazine wrote that at age 80, he “possesses, beneath the kindly exterior of a soft-spoken Florida retiree, a spine of steel.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

The retiree added: "Shame on him for doing what he has done."

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

"She is going to be a replica of her father," said 80-year-old retiree Cesar Fuentes, who fears that a crime crackdown will lead to abuses.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

“I think they’re right to to be concerned that our plan won’t come to fruition,” said Franklin, who opposed dipping into the retiree benefits fund.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Colin watched in a lock-jawed silence as Hassan furiously stabbed at his breakfast, and later as Hassan slammed the mini-recorder down on the coffee table of some factory retiree who was old-but-not-old-enough-for-the-nursing home.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

Such calls are routine in Pima County, a mecca for desert hikers who sometimes get lost—as well as for retirees, some with failing memories who wander from home and lose their way.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Legislators could exempt current retirees from any cuts to benefits, decide to protect lower-income beneficiaries, raise payroll taxes, or even all of the above.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

“The gap tends to widen quietly over time, and most retirees don’t notice it until it’s already eroded their budget.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

Economists worry about an aging population because it means fewer working-age taxpayers and more retirees reliant on Medicare and Social Security.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Invalids, retirees, and small businessmen were drawn to southern California by real estate ads promising a warm climate and a good life.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser




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