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retiring

[ri-tahyuhr-ing] / rɪˈtaɪər ɪŋ /


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Defensive tackle Aaron Donald, 35, played 10 seasons before retiring after the 2023 season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Matthews was born during the First World War and would remarkably continue playing for another nine years after his award, retiring aged 50.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

He transitioned to the NFL Network broadcast booth after retiring in 2005 having rushed for 12,279 yards and 100 touchdowns while also catching 767 passes for another 36 touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

For people who keep money in their Capital Group target-date funds after retiring, the glide path continues to shift to a more conservative asset mix later in retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

We could hear the household turning away, retiring back inside.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson


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