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pensioner

[pen-shuh-ner] / ˈpɛn ʃə nər /
NOUN
retired person
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"That's why I'm going to vote," the Parisian pensioner told AFP, noting that the last time she cast a ballot in Israel was in 1973.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Before his murder trial, Field admitted burglary and fraud offences connected with relationships he had formed with Farquhar and his neighbour, fellow pensioner Ann Moore-Martin, to persuade them to change their wills.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

A pensioner who became a kinship carer to prevent her two great-granddaughters from going into care says she knew she had to do it despite criticism from some friends.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

"People expect to see improvement overnight," said Annamaria, 67, a local pensioner and supporter of the prime minister who also declined to give her last name.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 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

It appealed to teachers and students, workers, pensioners and farmers to take part in the protests on the first day of half-term holidays.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

It has appealed to teachers, workers, pensioners and farmers, as well as students, in an online call spread through social media.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

The senior-most claimants on the French state instead are its pensioners.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Several categories of residents will be prioritised for aid, including those with dependent children, those with disabilities, pensioners, carers, those at risk of homelessness and victims of domestic abuse.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

We are the only boarders on the fourth floor under the age of eighty; our other neighbors are all widows and pensioners.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse


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