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retiring

[ri-tahyuhr-ing] / rɪˈtaɪər ɪŋ /


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I just gave notice that I’m retiring at 60.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Chase Herrell, Ben Cushnie and Andrew Johnson gave up just one run over six innings, with Johnson retiring the first eight batters he faced.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Speaking to BBC News NI, she admitted that retiring after so many years felt quite strange, but said she had absolutely loved every minute of her time in the shop.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

That is unusual, said Sunita Lough, who was a longtime senior IRS official and oversaw enforcement before retiring in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

They take another series of photographs in the retiring room—me sitting at the piano, on the settee—and by the time those are finished I’ve nearly sweated through my pretend uniform.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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