retiring
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The 37-year-old second row won three Six Nations championships and played in the 2019 World Cup final during a glittering 14-year England career before retiring from internationals after the 2023 tournament.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Carpino is the Angels’ president, retiring Monday after 16 years in that role and 23 years in all as a loyal executive under Angels owner Arte Moreno.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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
After retiring to his hotel that evening, Garfield finally had the chance to polish his inaugural speech.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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