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  • retired To stop doing something, like a job or activity. The horses were retired from match days.
  • emotional Having strong feelings, like happiness or sadness. The decision to retire the horses was emotional for the team.
  • tradition A custom or practice that is passed down over time. The horses have been part of the team's tradition for 30 years.
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