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retired

[ri-tahyuhrd] / rɪˈtaɪərd /
ADJECTIVE
having withdrawn from active life
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Any cuts to Social Security benefits “would be devastating,” said Paul Rosenthal, 74, a retired physical therapist who lives in Oregon.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

Susan Friedland, a retired book editor who lives in New York, made a similar mistake when booking a hotel through the American Express travel portal earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Lakers assistant coach Bob Beyer retired this offseason, Redick confirmed Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

To Thipsay, the retired judge, the precaution points to a larger question.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

As much as he welcomed food and the chance to rest, Taran was silent throughout the meal, and continued so when he retired to his nest of straw.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander




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