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California’s beaches, mountains, deserts, and vineyards attract hundreds of millions of visitors each year, leading many vacationers to dream of spending their golden years in the Golden State.—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026 As the cost of living rises and some investments turn shaky, the financial outlook is forcing some New Yorkers to unretire in their golden years.—Dave Carlin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026 The pair has been living out their golden years in Madera County for over two decades.—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 In district court, the clerk refused to issue a complaint, and Kraft’s run of luck seemed to be continuing into his golden years.—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden years