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retiring

[ri-tahyuhr-ing] / rɪˈtaɪər ɪŋ /


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Chase Herrell, Ben Cushnie and Andrew Johnson gave up just one run over six innings, with Johnson retiring the first eight batters he faced.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He began considering board opportunities after retiring in 2020, and one of the first was to chair PJM’s board of managers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

After retiring, Williams largely kept away from the sport and gave birth to her second daughter in 2023.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

One theory is that older baby boomers have already begun retiring and are relying on Medicare and other healthcare services, placing growing demands on the healthcare system.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Leon looked as if he hadn’t spent five minutes in the exercise room since retiring from pro basketball; all that remained of his NBA physique was his height.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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