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retire

[ri-tahyuhr] / rɪˈtaɪər /


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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

He had an operation at the age of 23 in a bid to save his career, but eventually realised he would have to retire.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Castaneda says she and her husband had hoped to retire in Italy.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Dave had hoped to retire between 60 and 65, but having children later might push him toward the back of that range, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

I guess she must have thought that since she could afford to retire, so could the rest of us.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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