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active career; one's working life; the years before one retired; playing days
彼は現役時代を振り返った。
He looked back on his active career.
現役時代はとても忙しかった。
His active career was very busy.
現役時代に培ったスキルが今も生きる。
Skills cultivated during his active career are still useful today.