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retired

[ri-tahyuhrd] / rɪˈtaɪərd /
ADJECTIVE
having withdrawn from active life
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Look at what happened to people who retired in early 2000.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Battery recycler Redwood Materials is using retired EV batteries External link to power a site.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Pushkar Raj, who is a retired aviation safety officer, said his son was planning to retire soon so he could care for him and spend more time at home.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“For now, we’re staying put,” said Tammy, 64, a retired auditor for the state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Dr. Fine wasn’t playing for the United States because he had retired from play in 1951.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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