retire

Example Sentences

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Americans say they expect to need an average of $1.46 million to retire on their own terms, up $200,000 from a year ago, according to a new survey from Northwestern Mutual.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

For months, the legal world has buzzed with speculation about whether he will retire this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

We cannot stay here long but must retire under cover of our artillery to our own position.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque