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retired

[ri-tahyuhrd] / rɪˈtaɪərd /
ADJECTIVE
having withdrawn from active life
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William Widen, a retired lawyer who was an early mentor to Barshay at Cravath, said he was a quick study.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Ford retired in 2010, and he died in 2013, two years after Cynthia’s case was assigned to the cold-case archives.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Many believe he should have retired years ago.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Scott and Dianne Parker, a retired couple from South Pasadena, attended the Bruins’ first two games at Pauley Pavillion this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In 1571 Montaigne retired from his professional life as a judge.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton