retire

Example Sentences

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The government thinks humanoids can fill the gap left when human workers retire out of the workforce, particularly in care work.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“The more people retire, the fewer they have to let go,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Chairman, President, and CEO Steve MacMillan will retire when Hologic’s go-private transaction with Blackstone and TPG closes, and the next CEO is expected to be announced when that happens.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Again, demographics are a clue — this time within the professions, as there aren’t enough younger workers in the field to take the place of older ones as they retire.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Many residents of the Black Belt were reluctant to retire into their stifling-hot homes, choosing instead the cooling breezes blowing across their front porches and steps.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield