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resignation

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




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In a resignation letter and in subsequent court filings, Fowler said he was concerned the circumstances exposed him to “potential civil and criminal liability.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 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

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

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

On the faces of the people around us, I could see a universal expression, among the young and old—a look of hopelessness, a sense of resignation.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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