as in leaving
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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The bill passed the Legislature but hasn't been sent to DeSantis' desk, leaving the fund in limbo still.—
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12 May 2026 -
Common laundry habits — ignoring dryer vent buildup, leaving wet clothes in the washer, using hot water on everything and skipping the washing machine gasket — can damage appliances, ruin fabrics and even create a fire risk.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Tuesday's announcement is not an approval or endorsement, and the FDA reiterated that the Glas vapes are only intended for adults interested in quitting or cutting back on cigarettes.—
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CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Special programs target gut health, sleep improvement and even quitting smoking, with stays ranging from four-day resets to three-week interventions.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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“Retiring (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retiring%20%28from%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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