stepping down

Example Sentences

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The company also said that its finance chief was stepping down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Cook is stepping down from his role in September, and incoming CEO John Ternus is expected to lead the announcement of the next iPhone that month.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Sunday called the Federal Reserve’s independence “a priceless asset” that must be protected, in one of his first major speeches since stepping down from his post earlier this month.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

In late March a Reform spokesman said Edwards had informed the party he was stepping down as a candidate for the Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg seat, "citing issues with his mental health".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

John looked at his father and moved from his path, stepping down into the street again.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin