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resignation

[rez-ig-nay-shuhn] / ˌrɛz ɪgˈneɪ ʃən /




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The DUP MP for East Londonderry Gregory Campbell said Lockhart's resignation had come as no surprise and could prove a "pivotal moment" for the wider unionist family.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

But, having said he was going to remain in his post just a few days ago, his resignation appears to have taken many by surprise.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever tendered his resignation to King Philippe on Monday over deadlocked budget talks, but the monarch deferred his decision until after a new meeting Friday.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

His resignation was announced hours before the rail authority was scheduled to meet to consider approving the environment clearance for the last 33-mile leg of the route from Anaheim to Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

And he explained in a tone of prostrated resignation: "I had to do it so that the animals would keep on breeding."

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

"We demand the resignations of the RTS director general, his deputy, the editors-in-chief responsible for news coverage and all news editors," the students said in a letter on Tuesday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

With their resignations, The Icahn Group also waived its right to appoint replacement directors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

In recent days, the heads of leading AI developers have called for new limits and controls on advanced AI research, following a series of cybersecurity breaches and high-profile resignations designed to raise alarm bells.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

They spoke as debate over AI's risks has intensified following a string of resignations by employees at major AI labs citing safety concerns.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

We unanimously decided to tender our resignations on the grounds that we supported the boycott and did not enjoy the support of the majority of the students.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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