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resignation

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




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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

Kott said that with Reifel's resignation, the department now has 16 officer vacancies.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

At the time of his resignation, Schmidt cited "huge and unexpected" pressure from Washington as among the reasons for his stepping down.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

But sources within the company said that at the time of Morrow’s resignation, he and Halliday had not spoken to each other directly in several years.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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