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 Cubs stranded a season-high 17 runners on base Tuesday, their first win when leaving at least 17 on base since June 2, 2018, and their first at Wrigley Field since July 3, 2010 (both also had 17 LOB).—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026 -
His original boss, national security adviser Mike Waltz, was booted to the United Nations after the Signalgate scandal, leaving the role to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was already juggling portfolios and is busier now with Iran.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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Due to exhaustion, 40% have considered quitting their careers.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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Forty percent of current leaders are thinking about quitting, according to DDI’s research.—
Kristien Turner,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Retiring (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retiring%20%28from%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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