retired

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The chief of staff of the Air Force also announced his retirement without explanation just two years into a four-year term, while the head of US Southern Command retired a year into his tenure.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Previously, a family friend who is an accountant handled my taxes, but they retired.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

If they remain third, it would be only their fifth top-three finish in 13 seasons since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

His professional career took him to six teams in four countries before he retired at 33, enrolled in graduate business school at Northwestern and started a second career with the MLS players’ union.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Millers, who was the other nurse, retired into the house, and by degrees the child’s wailing was hushed and stopped, as if it were a young ventriloquist with something in its mouth.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens