retired

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Security expert Bashir Galma, a retired army major, told the BBC that the trial, which is expected to continue in phases, was a "positive development" and a "significant milestone" in Nigeria's fight against terrorism.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“I’m not doing much. I’m retired, taking it easy,” Lopes said about retirement on a podcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Republican Clay Fuller won the race to fill the seat of recently retired Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, beating out Democrat Shawn Harris, 56% to 44%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But Yardeni points out that retired boomers don’t stop spending, instead drawing down their accumulated net worth.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

She’s the person I’ve spent the least amount of time with on this trip, quiet and thoughtful, and a retired college professor always busy with charity work.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan