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semiretirement

American  
[sem-ee-ri-tahy-er-muhnt, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm i rɪˈtaɪ ər mənt, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

noun

  1. the state of being semiretired.


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Messi’s hat trick was a noisy rebuke to the skeptics who worry he’s lost a step, who think his sunny coda with the MLS’s Inter Miami is akin to a sun-tanned semiretirement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

In January, Rovner, now 85, announced that she would take senior status, a kind of semiretirement, upon the confirmation of her successor.

From Slate ● Apr. 4, 2024

The elevation of Goldberg — who came out of semiretirement to run and win a return to the board in 2019 — represents an early marker of success for the United Teachers Los Angeles union.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2023

Key was wearing a black V-neck T-shirt, khaki shorts and sandals: Southern California semiretirement chic.

From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2023

Irvin was home near Atlanta settling into semiretirement with his wife and kids when the Seahawks called him in October and asked him to try out.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2023

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