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pension

[pen-shuhn, pahn-syawn] / ˈpɛn ʃən, pɑ̃ˈsyɔ̃ /


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CalPERS, the California public employees retirement system and one of the country’s largest institutional investors, joined other pension funds in seeking a meeting last month with Musk over similar concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

If you see yourself living well beyond your 70s and into your 80s and 90s, you may prefer the lower pension with the annual 3% increase.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

This pension will not be my sole source of income for the next few years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Raymond was handsomely rewarded for Exxon’s success, with almost $400 million in compensation from company shares, stock options and a pension when he retired in 2005.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Though Harriet had repeatedly applied for a pension for herself or back pay to reimburse her for those years she had served with the Union forces, her claim was never allowed.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry




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