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pensioner

[pen-shuh-ner] / ˈpɛn ʃə nər /
NOUN
retired person
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Maureen Sloan said, as a pensioner on a fixed income, her outgoings on the basics including utilities and rent meant she was left with very little else to spend each month.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

“Here what worries us is having electricity, water and money and then resolving the day’s needs,” said Irelis Cedeño, a 65-year-old pensioner who lives just outside of Caracas.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

"I've lived here for 25 years and the water has never been this low," said pensioner Mitica Nicolae from Corabia as he fished in an irrigation canal close to the river.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

A report by Statistics Jersey, external found inflation for pensioner households had reached 4.7%, according to the latest Retail Prices Index.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

The final addition to the regular group at the farm was Mr. Jelliman, an amiable white pensioner and old friend of the movement who became the farm foreman.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Some 69% of retirees in the UK have a private pension in addition to their state one, official figures show., external In the US 56% of pensioners, external have a private pension.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

The girls kept in touch throughout their childhood, then their teenage years, and as they settled down and had families - and are still in contact now they are pensioners.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

But Flintshire council said there had been no explanation that children, families and pensioners, who all qualified for concessionary fares, would be charged full adult price.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

Oil workers, pensioners and teachers have gathered to complain about the declining currency and rising cost of living.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Jule walked past men in sports jerseys, pensioners, party girls, and a large group of librarians wearing conference badges.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart




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