retirements

plural of retirement
as in withdrawals
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable military historians have blamed the defeat on that battalion's retirement from the front lines

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Recent Examples of retirements New recruits have yet to offset retirements, and courts across the state remain critically understaffed. Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 This trend is driven by Baby Boomer retirements and immigrants exiting the workforce, partly due to aggressive deportation policies. Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Proposition 41 would require audits on ballot measures proposing special taxes and invalidate any taxes that don’t comply with state spending limits, while Proposition 42 would ban new taxes on personal property, including on retirements assets. Grace Hase, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 But Trump’s immigration crackdown and the ongoing retirements of baby boomers mean that fewer people are competing for work. Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 But Trump’s immigration crackdown and the ongoing retirements of Baby Boomers mean that fewer people are competing for work. ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 The number is likely to be lower this is school year, as hirings have not outpaced retirements and resignations. Austin Horn august 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 City councilors also pushed forward a probe to examine Boston Police Department staffing, retirements, forced overtime, recruitment strategies and more in April. Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026 Couples with adult children often have to save for their own retirements. Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 16 July 2026
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Noun
  • This account comes with a rate competitive with the top CDs while still allowing savers to make withdrawals and deposits as needed.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of deferring taxes now and paying later, taxes are paid upfront so future qualified withdrawals can potentially come out tax-free.
    Joel Barjenbruch, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards recognized several standout properties, with Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico, earning the top spot among international wellness retreats for more than a decade.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Those of us who purchased resale homes are working with remodeling pros to make our homes into age-friendly retreats and social zones.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Retirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirements. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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