stepping down

Example Sentences

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At the time of his resignation, Schmidt cited "huge and unexpected" pressure from Washington as among the reasons for his stepping down.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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

Murdoch, the younger son of News Corp chairman emeritus Rupert Murdoch, founded Lupa in 2019 after stepping down as chief executive of 21st Century Fox.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Pep Guardiola is widely reported to be stepping down as Manchester City manager at the end of the season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“I’ll be tellin’ ye quick!” he answered, and, stepping down to his cabin, produced a receipt signed “Immanuel Hildesheim.”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker