Add rate limiting for retry

**Description**
Currently config lacks proper timeout support.

**Proposed solution**
Add configurable timeout with sensible defaults.

**Priority**: Low/Medium

The issue names no files or tests. Start by locating the retry and configuration entry points, then trace how timeout values are currently handled. Done means retry behavior uses a configurable timeout and has documented sensible defaults, with tests covering the resulting behavior if an existing test area is found.

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