retiring
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I want to get a cake for one of my college friends — we’ve been friends for 40 years — who is retiring from teaching kindergarten.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
He was a postmaster for 30 years and went on to be a local councillor before retiring in 2013.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Someone retiring in 15 or 20 years has an even longer horizon to consider.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
“When I know, you guys will know,” James said in February, of the possibility of retiring from the league where he has spent more than half his life.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
“I may see you only if I fulfill my dream of retiring in Honduras. You’ll see me when I’m old,” she says.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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