resign
Example Sentences
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I guess I need to resign myself to failing my history project and making a fool of myself in front of the class.
From Literature
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Rayner served as housing secretary until September last year, when she resigned after failing to pay enough tax when buying a flat.
From BBC
A department spokesperson said that Warner had resigned the day after the event and had not received the required approval from agency ethics officials to participate.
From Salon
Across the room, his expression fell into worry, then into resigned disappointment.
From Literature
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Elliot hesitated for a second before finally climbing into the chair next to mine, resigned.
From Literature
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