retire

Example Sentences

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“The more people retire, the fewer they have to let go,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"I can't see anyway to meet these costs when I retire."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Americans say they expect to need an average of $1.46 million to retire on their own terms, up $200,000 from a year ago, according to a new survey from Northwestern Mutual.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Even after all of that, he was simply moved back to his previous role in California and allowed to quietly retire.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Like the last person in the household to retire for the night, it would be Jefferson’s responsibility to close up the fireplace and “rake the ashes over the coals.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis