retiring

Example Sentences

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Carpino is the Angels’ president, retiring Monday after 16 years in that role and 23 years in all as a loyal executive under Angels owner Arte Moreno.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Despite briefly retiring at 70, it wasn't long before he returned to the lollipop at Sale High School, where he has been working ever since - for more than 17 years.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell later posted a statement on X that said George "will be retiring from his position... effective immediately," without specifying a reason.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

But McKenzie has continued to argue after retiring from the military that this isn’t enough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“I am not retiring now because I feel unable, mentally or physically, to do the necessary work,” she told the delegates at the meeting.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling