resign
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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
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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
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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
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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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