retiring

Example Sentences

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Despite briefly retiring at 70, it wasn't long before he returned to the lollipop at Sale High School, where he has been working ever since - for more than 17 years.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell later posted a statement on X that said George "will be retiring from his position... effective immediately," without specifying a reason.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

As part of retirement planning, healthcare expenses continue to rise; a 65-year-old retiring in 2025 could expect to spend an average of $172,500 on healthcare expenses throughout their retirement, according to Fidelity Investments.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

But McKenzie has continued to argue after retiring from the military that this isn’t enough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The retiring room is empty; we only ever use it at lunch or the beginning of shift.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse