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resignation

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




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The by-election was triggered by the resignation on health grounds of former Labour MP Andrew Gwynne.

From BBC

The release sparked Lord Mandelson's resignation from the Labour Party after more than four decades, while he is also stepping down from the House of Lords.

From BBC

The move prompted the resignation of David Shipley, then the editor of the opinion section.

From The Wall Street Journal

That third resignation - or, more accurately, sacking - is almost certainly going to be his last.

From BBC

In her resignation letter, Siddiq said she had "acted with full transparency" but would be stepping down to avoid becoming "a distraction" for the government.

From BBC