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

Simons said he was stepping down to allow Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham the opportunity to contest the seat and, if successful, make a return to Westminster as an MP.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Bhusri served as CEO through multiple tenures, stepping down in January 2024 and moving to the role of full-time executive chair of the board.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“We have to be dignified,” she would whisper then, stepping down the stairs in an especially stately way.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine