retire
verb (used without object)
to withdraw from one's career, occupation, or office, usually because of age.
will be retiring
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future progressiveof retire.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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"I'm here to announce I will be retiring from all international cricket after the SCG Test match," he said at an early morning press conference at the ground.
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
I will be retiring once I turn 65 next year.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2025
BBC Sport pays tribute to Rafael Nadal's incredible career and looks back at the 2008 Wimbledon final, after the 22-time Grand Slam winner announced he will be retiring at the end of the season.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2024
More than 1 in 5 construction workers are 55 and older, and much of the workforce will be retiring in the coming decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
I am now a founder, officer and member of the board of yourDictionary.com, Inc. and will be retiring from Bucknell this spring at which time I must remove my sites from Bucknell's servers.
From Interviews (1998-2001) by Marie Lebert
