- present participle of retire.
retiring
Example Sentences
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O’Brien will succeed Ryan Lance, who is retiring after 14 years as top executive, while Konnie Haynes-Welsh will become chief financial officer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
He has given us everything and retiring him completely sound and at the top of his game is the proper decision.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
In 2020, Baresi became honorary vice-president of AC Milan, with the club retiring his number six shirt four years later.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
This arrangement reflects a historical decision to pay benefits far in excess of contributions to people retiring in the 1940s and 1950s.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Claire walked again along the river before retiring.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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