How to use "retire" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "retire" in popular movie and book plots

  • As others in the library begin to first stare uneasily, the librarian suggests Beckett retire to a private room.  - Philadelphia (film)
  • He tells her he has plans to retire from singing and pursue a more conventional career, thinking that will impress her.  - The Wedding Singer
  • Widower Anthony Morton "Tony" Micelli is a former second baseman for the st Louis Cardinals who was forced to retire due to a shoulder injury.  - Who's the Boss?
  • They retire for the night after giving Bosley the laptop computer that communicates with the Redstar computer.  - Charlie's Angels (film)
  • En route, Bennie proposes, promising that their future will soon change, and she can retire from being a cleaning lady.  - Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
  • They retire to the Hoopoe's bower to chew on a magical root that will transform them into birds.  - The Birds (play)
  • He departs, the others retire to the next room, and Joseph seizes the opportunity to court Maria, who rejects him again.  - The School for Scandal
  • Miss Sophie, who has herself had four rounds of wine, still appears sober; she tells the very drunk James that she wishes to retire to bed.  - Dinner for One
  • The three dance together sensually and then retire to their room.  - Y Tu Mamá También
  • Both retire to a brothel, where Jenny nurses Bill.  - Gangs of New York
  • Shortly thereafter, Grandma feels ill and needs to retire to her room, but assures Billy they can still talk on his telephone.  - Long Distance Call
  • Christine sneaks out to meet Brant on the deck, and they retire to the cabin to speak in private.  - Mourning Becomes Electra
  • They retire together to Phil's lodgings.  - Groundhog Day (film)
  • Asaji, attempting to pick up the pieces of Washizu's blunder, tells the guests that he is drunk and that they must retire for the evening.  - Throne of Blood
  • At a diner, Jules tells Vincent he plans to retire from his life of crime, taking their "miraculous" survival as a sign.  - Pulp Fiction
  • Bryant wants Deckard to retire Leon and the other three replicants: Roy Batty, Zhora, and Pris.  - Blade Runner

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