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retirement

[ri-tahyuhr-muhnt] / rɪˈtaɪər mənt /




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In March 2020, Lance Zakrzewski put every dollar he had into the market, even taking early withdrawals from his retirement account, to plow more money into tech and dividend-paying stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

In combination with Russell's retirement, that extends the Italian's championship lead to 89 points.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Donald, 35, came out of retirement to rejoin the Rams in late August.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

Any additional benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance or contributions to retirement plans, are not taxed for Social Security.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

These were highly intelligent, able-bodied men who were denied access to stable high-paying jobs, which in turn kept them from being able to buy homes, send their kids to college, or save for retirement.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

You might need to plan for two retirements.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

But with the retirements of Beaumont and Knight, two of England's finest, head coach Charlotte Edwards is building towards next summer's Ashes with places up for grabs in the top order.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

New recruits have yet to offset retirements, and courts across the state remain critically understaffed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

In small communities, automation and remote access have helped utilities cope with thin staffing, retirements and financial pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

Similarly, retirements should be carried out at considerably increased intervals, by alternate batteries or sections if necessary, and care should be taken to travel quickly through the danger zone of hostile artillery fire.

From History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government by Great Britain. War Office




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