I was thinking about retiring from modeling, but spending that time with them rekindled that bug.
Pope Francis said he would definitely consider stepping down, saying his predecessor has opened the door to retiring.
Named after Sen. Tom Harkin, the Iowa Democrat who is retiring in January, the rule is to “always attack and never defend.”
Even Slayer frontman Tom Araya announced in 2010 he was retiring his signature helicopter and figure-eight style thrashing.
Clinton though did appear via video at the state party dinner, which was being held in tribute to retiring Sen. Tom Harkin.
"Most willingly," said Virginia, retiring as Lady Delacour advanced.
I took no notice: but on her retiring, I found my cloaths were not in the usual order.
What came before the retiring could have been but a prelude.
He remained reserved, retiring, inconspicuous, and puzzling to our understanding.
Consequently,' said the other gentleman, retiring on his main position, 'why Row?'
1580s, "departing, retreating," present participle adjective from retire (v.). Also "fond of retiring, disposed to seclusion," hence "unobtrusive, modest, subdued" (1766).
1530s, of armies, "to retreat," from Middle French retirer "to withdraw (something)," from re- "back" (see re-) + Old French tirer "to draw" (see tirade). Related: Retired; retiring.
Meaning "to withdraw" to some place, especially for the sake of privacy, is recorded from 1530s; sense of "leave an occupation" first attested 1640s (implied in retirement). Meaning "to leave company and go to bed" is from 1660s. Transitive sense is from 1540s, originally "withdraw, lead back" (troops, etc.); meaning "to remove from active service" is from 1680s. Baseball sense of "to put out" is recorded from 1874.
