Example Sentences

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We are debt-free, and he will get 80% of his salary when he retires.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“If you’re a savvy young candidate, it may be easier to beat an incumbent who is over 80 than to then primary 20 people when the person retires later on,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Recently celebrities including Nicole Kidman and Ruby Wax have announced they are training to become end-of-life doulas, and Davina McCall says she also plans to when she retires.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Cigna is also in the middle of a CEO change, with Chief Operating Officer Brian Evanko set to replace Cordani when he retires July 1.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

How will I learn all there is to know about magic if Ma retires so soon?

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott