stepping down

Example Sentences

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At his last press conference as Fed chair, Powell announced that he would take the unusual step of staying on the board even after stepping down as its head.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Alex Cole-Hamilton's party overturned a large SNP majority in Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, where former deputy first minister Kate Forbes was stepping down.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Lucasfilm is going through a period of transition, with president Kathleen Kennedy stepping down in January after 14 years at the helm of the studio.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

At age 76, Alito is at the peak of his influence and has no interest in stepping down, and he and Thomas confirmed to news organizations they had no plans to retire this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

He opened the screen door, stepping down the stairs.

From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes