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
The election will bring new leadership in at least two districts, as Jackie Goldberg and George McKenna, two major local education figures, will be retiring when their terms end in December.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 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
