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When she retired from the job, the manager pleased Jane with a symbolic gift.
It's ambiguous, nonetheless. It's clearer to say "When Jane retired, her manager gave her a lovely [leaving] present".Only potentially. Regular practice tells you what's meant. It's much more common for the person leaving to receive a gift than for them to give one.
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