retire

Example Sentences

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The government thinks humanoids can fill the gap left when human workers retire out of the workforce, particularly in care work.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Chairman, President, and CEO Steve MacMillan will retire when Hologic’s go-private transaction with Blackstone and TPG closes, and the next CEO is expected to be announced when that happens.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

She said she couldn’t afford the $1,700 a mechanic recently quoted her for car repairs, and worries whether she will have enough to retire in five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Again, demographics are a clue — this time within the professions, as there aren’t enough younger workers in the field to take the place of older ones as they retire.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Even then, his heart remained weak, and he had to retire early from his top-secret job at the NSA.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield