retiree
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In 2018, Inc. magazine wrote that at age 80, he “possesses, beneath the kindly exterior of a soft-spoken Florida retiree, a spine of steel.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The retiree added: "Shame on him for doing what he has done."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
"She is going to be a replica of her father," said 80-year-old retiree Cesar Fuentes, who fears that a crime crackdown will lead to abuses.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
“I think they’re right to to be concerned that our plan won’t come to fruition,” said Franklin, who opposed dipping into the retiree benefits fund.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Colin watched in a lock-jawed silence as Hassan furiously stabbed at his breakfast, and later as Hassan slammed the mini-recorder down on the coffee table of some factory retiree who was old-but-not-old-enough-for-the-nursing home.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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Such calls are routine in Pima County, a mecca for desert hikers who sometimes get lost—as well as for retirees, some with failing memories who wander from home and lose their way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Legislators could exempt current retirees from any cuts to benefits, decide to protect lower-income beneficiaries, raise payroll taxes, or even all of the above.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
“The gap tends to widen quietly over time, and most retirees don’t notice it until it’s already eroded their budget.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Economists worry about an aging population because it means fewer working-age taxpayers and more retirees reliant on Medicare and Social Security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Invalids, retirees, and small businessmen were drawn to southern California by real estate ads promising a warm climate and a good life.
From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser
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