as in to leave
to give up (a job or office)
at the age of 72, she finally retired from the job she had held at the shoe factory for over 50 years
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And areas of south Lebanon – Hezbollah’s home turf – have once again been pounded from across the Israeli border, leaving dozens of people killed and injured, while thousands have fled their homes to take shelter out of the line of fire.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Whatever your status, seek fairness that respects both voices and leaves room for change.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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Bachman quit the band after the Fillmore show in May 1970, fed up with the rigors of touring, business disputes, and lifestyle clashes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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And the quits rate of workers voluntarily leaving their jobs — which can reflect their degree of confidence in the job market — stayed relatively low at around 2% throughout 2025.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Retire (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire%20%28from%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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