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resign

[ri-zahyn] / rɪˈzaɪn /


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“Kathy Ruemmler made the decision on her own to resign from her roles” because she felt that the media attention was causing a distraction for the bank, said Goldman Sachs spokesman Tony Fratto.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The third commissioner, Republican Christy McCormick, was allowed to resign, according to three sources within the agency.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to refuse to let Farage resign as an MP until the parliamentary investigation into him had concluded.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

In 1974, Nixon, faced with impeachment for his part in the Watergate scandal, became the first president in U.S. history to resign.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

King Pellinore, not without a few sighs for the good old days, was forced to resign his rights in her to the Saracen.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

The protesters said they would stay in the streets until Rama resigns.

From Barron's Jun. 20, 2026

By the time someone resigns, the real conversation is already six months overdue.

From MarketWatch May 27, 2026

If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, then the lieutenant governor would assume the role.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

A US official has said the chairmanship can be held by Trump "until he resigns it", but that a future US president may choose a new representative.

From BBC Jan. 21, 2026

Flavius badly wants to use his own trademark purple lipstick on me but resigns himself to a pink as they begin to color my face and nails.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned on Tuesday as part of a government reshuffle ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

In parliament, he represented a constituency now known as Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa from 1997 until 2010, when he resigned from the House of Commons.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

In response, the managing director of the country’s soccer federation resigned in disgust, and the team left South Africa winless after scoring just once in three games.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Hatem Dowidar, who was appointed to Vodafone’s board as e&’s nominee director, has resigned from the board with immediate effect.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Many resigned out of disgust and moved to foreign countries.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Kolby Lee, who started as Bass’ director of communications in February, said he was resigning to spend time with family and loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Gandler, who is also resigning from the board, has led the live TV streaming company for the past 11 years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Starmer, under pressure for months over policy U-turns and questions about his judgement, announced on June 22 that he was resigning after losing the support of Labour MPs.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

On Monday, he announced his decision to step down as leader of the ruling Labour Party, which also means — as in most parliamentary democracies — resigning as prime minister.

From Salon Jun. 24, 2026

I sighed, resigning myself to a term of sleeping outside and scavenging meals where I could find them.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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