retire
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The pair had been scheduled to play their quarter-final on Thursday but Mboko, 19, suffered a nasty fall in her singles match on Wednesday, which forced her to retire from the match.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Höttges plans to retire at the end of 2028 and wants the right successor to be found first, said people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Pushkar Raj, who is a retired aviation safety officer, said his son was planning to retire soon so he could care for him and spend more time at home.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
She may have as much money as you do now when she hits her 60s and decides to finally retire.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Many residents of the Black Belt were reluctant to retire into their stifling-hot homes, choosing instead the cooling breezes blowing across their front porches and steps.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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