retirement
noun
the act of retiring or of leaving one's job, career, or occupation permanently, usually because of age.
retirements
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pluralof retirement.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In small communities, automation and remote access have helped utilities cope with thin staffing, retirements and financial pressure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
We’re all trying to support our own children and grandchildren while also preparing for our own retirements.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
As a family they had hoped the second home on the coast would be a place to bring their children and enjoy their retirements.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
House delegation will experience high turnover come 2027, as a spate of retirements, redistricting-related changes and competitive races have the potential to remake the state’s footprint in Washington.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
There is in this city a certain fraternity of chemical operators, who work under ground in holes, caverns, and dark retirements, to conceal their mysteries from the eyes and observation of mankind.
From The Tatler, Volume 3 by Various
