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retiring

[ri-tahyuhr-ing] / rɪˈtaɪər ɪŋ /


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As with his beloved Florida citrus, Rick Dantzler’s on the way out—age 70, retiring from the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, which, after losing its state funding, was getting absorbed by another group anyway.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

He calculated how this portfolio would have performed for someone retiring in October 1929 and making withdrawals for 30 years.

From Barron's • Apr. 19, 2026

Peter Lynch surprised everyone by retiring in 1990.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In fact, the asset-management firm estimates that a 65-year-old retiring in 2025 will need $172,500 for medical expenses throughout retirement, even with Medicare.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Miss Genovese has poked her head into the retiring room to monitor my progress.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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