retired

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By the time Eddie L. Orum III took on the responsibility of caring for his aging mom and aunt about nine years ago, he had retired from his career as a high-school teacher and principal.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Messi’s total of 18—reached just days before his 39th birthday—is now two more than the previous record holder, the retired Miroslav Klose of Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Greenspan, who retired just before disaster struck, acknowledged to Congress in late 2008 that he had "made a mistake" in presuming companies were best positioned to protect themselves and their shareholders without government oversight.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

He retired from the Fed in early 2006, giving way to the academic economist Bernanke.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Even after he retired from the Navy, Walker continued to spy for the Soviets by recruiting his son and his brother—both naval personnel—to work with him in exchange for money.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau