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pension

[pen-shuhn, pahn-syawn] / ˈpɛn ʃən, pɑ̃ˈsyɔ̃ /


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The move allows them to retain pension benefits after their departure.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The New York state comptroller manages nearly $300 billion in pension assets on behalf of teachers, firefighters and civil servants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Institutional investors such as public employee pension funds have begun to ask whether the sector deserves their money.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Goldman’s letter said the firm is processing over $10 billion in institutional commitments to its direct lending funds, with money coming from insurance companies, banks and pension funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

My mother began to receive two checks—a Welfare check and, I believe, widow’s pension.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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