retire

Example Sentences

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She said she couldn’t afford the $1,700 a mechanic recently quoted her for car repairs, and worries whether she will have enough to retire in five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Even after all of that, he was simply moved back to his previous role in California and allowed to quietly retire.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Intel continues to expect it will retire debt maturities as they come due in 2026 and 2027.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

After a lunch of white wine and tongue-size cutlets, we would retire to the gentlemen's lounge and talk about money.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris