- present participle of retire.
retiring
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Known for his quirky personality and ability to thrive under pressure, Kelly has followed the program in recent years after retiring as a player and jumped at the chance to help the pitchers, Wise said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
If you fantasize about retiring abroad, stories of blissful expats will only stoke your desire.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
Since retiring in 2024, tennis legend Rafael Nadal doesn’t need to stay as laser-focused as he was during his storied career.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
With their tournament over, this defeat brought down the curtain on the New Zealand careers of Bates, Devine and seamer Lea Tahuhu who are all retiring from international cricket.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
She sensed his glee at having proved her right, and became a little more retiring.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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