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resignation

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




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Healey has been previously talked about as another potential contender, but there has been no suggestion his resignation is linked to the leadership speculation.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s reminiscent of former Alaska federal judge Joshua Kindred’s 2024 resignation: Following revelations of conflicts of interest with the U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Dipke’s first concrete demand after founding the party came in the form of a petition calling for the resignation of India’s education minister.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

However, that number fell to 39 following the resignation this week of Old Catton councillor Mark Tucker, because of ill health.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I was shocked out of this resignation two weeks into the fall semester, when I awoke one night to a blinding pain in my jaw.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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