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retire

[ri-tahyuhr] / rɪˈtaɪər /


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Manufacturers are losing lots of skilled, older workers as they retire, but they are not trying to replace them because of uncertainty about future sales.

From MarketWatch

High-net-worth Americans believe they will need to save at least $2.67 million, on average, in order to retire comfortably, Northwestern Mutual found.

From MarketWatch

“All of the building blocks of what would become successful prosecutions were pulled out,” said Gerbasi, who retired as the section’s acting deputy chief for policy in March 2025 after 28 years with the department.

From Salon

It seemed like he'd taken a step back, that he wasn't too interested in the sport any longer and might be close to retiring.

From BBC

A fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport last week marked the start of a difficult period for Air Canada, culminating on Monday with its CEO announcing he will soon retire.

From BBC