resignation

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One month after Richard Nixon’s resignation on Aug. 9, 1974, the market was down by 14.4%; one year later it was up by 6.4%.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The retirement follows criticism from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and a Quebec legislature motion demanding Rousseau’s resignation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

When Simons quit, the prime minister said he accepted the resignation "with sadness", expressing his thanks "for the commitment, focus, and energy you have brought to ministerial office".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Critics have called for the resignation of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, who had vowed to improve the capital's drainage and road infrastructure when he took office in 2022.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

Her face was flushed with anger and resignation.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy