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resign

[ri-zahyn] / rɪˈzaɪn /


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Sanchez has rebuffed opposition demands to resign, insisting his minority coalition will see out its term until the next scheduled vote in 2027.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

However Boon, who heads Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, said he was not going to resign over the matter.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

When he was caught in electoral fraud in 2019, he was forced to resign.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

None of the council members directly addressed the question of why they did not pressure Wang to resign as it became clear she was ensnared in her former fiance’s criminal case.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

I guess I need to resign myself to failing my history project and making a fool of myself in front of the class.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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