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retired

[ri-tahyuhrd] / rɪˈtaɪərd /
ADJECTIVE
having withdrawn from active life
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The Penningtons retired in 1977 and sold the restaurant to a married couple, who had it for 18 months before selling to Cox and Malik’s parents, Ron and Kathy Dickey.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“When it gets dark, the horror starts,” said Walid Nasser, a retired police officer and a municipal board member.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Athletic Club could field teams of one-club players past and present, but they only give the award to retired players from other clubs.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

At five o’clock the two ladies retired to dress, and at half-past six Elizabeth was summoned to dinner.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen