Vocabulary Word
Word: retiring
Definition: shy and reserved (of a person); modest; Ex. her retiring personality
Definition: shy and reserved (of a person); modest; Ex. her retiring personality
Sentences Containing 'retiring'
About a year ago, I talked of retiring to a convent.
Afford then thyself this retiring continually, and thereby refresh and renew thyself.
It is modest and retiring, it lies in ambush, waits and waits.
Of a retiring nature, he eludes both hunters and philosophers.
After retiring in the 1980s John moved with his family to Pasadena, California and focused on his writing.
However, he played all the first 12 Tests that Sri Lanka played, before retiring at 42.
After retiring from league football, he returned to Southampton and became a licensee at the Mason's Arms in St.
He went on to represent Kocaelispor, Gaziantepspor, Malatyaspor and İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor, retiring in 2008.
After retiring from football, Jones worked for Littlewoods in Liverpool.
During the match he broke his arm and was forced to consider retiring.
After retiring, Borski formed his own lobbying firm, Borski Associates.
He rejoined CDSA Moscow for the 1954-55 season, before retiring.
He remained in Scotland until retiring from playing on May 31, 1996.
He then worked for an insurance company until retiring in 2000.
After retiring as a player, he served as an ESPN commentator for five years.
Louis Kutis S.C. before retiring in 1995.
As a result, there may be more workers retiring from this occupation than other occupations.
After retiring from the stage, Nordin undertook some teaching and stage direction.
He briefly played for the Dolphins in 2002 before retiring.
He continued to ride in New Zealand for several years before retiring.
After retiring from Gaelic football, he worked for the United Nations.
After retiring in 1985, Giddon served as a magistrate in the Superior Court.
After his return to the majors in 1952, he returned to the minors until 1954 before retiring.
After retiring from football, Lowe began working as a banker.
Her sister Maija Tīruma was also a luger before retiring.
After retiring, he worked as a coach, but without any achievements.
After retiring, Shekari entered business.
After retiring from music, she began painting and drawing.
Roberts held his office for two terms before retiring in 1993.
After retiring as a player, Baumgartner became a football manager.
After retiring to Fife, he taught the Scottish baritone Donald Maxwell.
He continued to work there even after retiring in 1985.
After retiring as a player he became an assistant coach for the Bombers.
After retiring, she became an avid bowler and enjoyed outdoors.
He later played for Napoli, Bologna and Reggiana, retiring in 1992.
After finally retiring from playing, he later coached Victoria.
After retiring from the military, he was active in corporate business.
Retiring in 1971, he continued to work as a consultant.
After retiring, he will join FC Zürich as an assistant director.
He played for Fresno for six seasons before retiring from professional hockey.
After retiring from the Navy he had a brief and unhappy marriage in England.
But soon after retiring from parliament in 1812 he changed his plans.
After retiring from competition, they skated in shows and continue to do so into their 70s.
He then moved to the ECHL and played four more seasons before retiring in 1995.
They found the Parliamentarians retiring from Lathom House arriving in confusion.
Since retiring Sprake has undergone seven operations on his back.
After retiring from the game, he settled in Southampton and worked as an engineer.
She taught at the University of Warsaw from 1951 until retiring in 1965.
In 1940 he was translated to North China, retiring in 1950.
He became a Conservative Member of Parliament after retiring from the navy.