She was 'retired' on a fly ball to center field.
The pitcher 'retired' seven batters in a row.
The general 'was retired' with honors.
(..) I was , too, when I got married. Is the prince at home? He's just gone up, I believe. Is nobody receiving? I can enquire, sir. I don't think so. The princess retired early. Is there a message? No. Thank you. We thought you would come back married. Did you? But you only came back with a hat. (..)2012 Anna Karenina