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retiring

[ri-tahyuhr-ing] / rɪˈtaɪər ɪŋ /


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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

It seemed like he'd taken a step back, that he wasn't too interested in the sport any longer and might be close to retiring.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 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

And somebody else, an aunt, is retiring from her job in that candy store.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez