Example Sentences

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Occidental’s Vicki Hollub, the first woman to lead a big U.S. oil firm, is retiring next month after 10 years leading the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

An Australian dog credited with saving over 100 koalas from bushfires is retiring after a decade of service.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

At 81, it's perhaps not surprising that Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale MSP Christine Grahame is retiring.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

He said he is retiring from teaching and hopes to have a blend of current Orange Lutheran assistants and those from Los Alamitos on his staff.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

And somebody else, an aunt, is retiring from her job in that candy store.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez