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the act or practice of giving up something (such as a job or position)
The senator abruptly announced his resignation following news of the scandal.
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Recent Examples of resignations
The resignations stemmed in part from concerns over a push to investigate the widow of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent, CBS News reported at the time.
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Joe Walsh, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Federal government jobs fell by 34,000 as some of those laid off last year through Department of Government Efficiency cuts but accepted deferred resignations fell off the payroll count, the BLS said.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Later, Pratt provides a personal credo that would prompt many political consultants to hand in their resignations.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Given that there have been three prime ministers in three years, with a series of strategic resignations and coalition governments, manufacturers and trade bodies said that their biggest hope was a continuity of measures.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Nearly four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine was up one point at 36 after an energy sector corruption scandal forced high-level resignations.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
London — Keir Starmer was fighting to salvage his premiership on Monday after the resignations of key advisers and growing calls from senior Labour Party figures for the British prime minister to step down, following bitter fallout from the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
By last July, around 25,000 employees had left the agency through layoffs or deferred resignations, around 25% of the agency’s workforce.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the center has seen a wave of board resignations.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Feb. 2026
Joe Walsh, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Federal government jobs fell by 34,000 as some of those laid off last year through Department of Government Efficiency cuts but accepted deferred resignations fell off the payroll count, the BLS said.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Later, Pratt provides a personal credo that would prompt many political consultants to hand in their resignations.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Given that there have been three prime ministers in three years, with a series of strategic resignations and coalition governments, manufacturers and trade bodies said that their biggest hope was a continuity of measures.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Nearly four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine was up one point at 36 after an energy sector corruption scandal forced high-level resignations.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
London — Keir Starmer was fighting to salvage his premiership on Monday after the resignations of key advisers and growing calls from senior Labour Party figures for the British prime minister to step down, following bitter fallout from the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
By last July, around 25,000 employees had left the agency through layoffs or deferred resignations, around 25% of the agency’s workforce.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the center has seen a wave of board resignations.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resignations
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Jessie Peck, now the longest-reigning member of the Spinners, was chosen for such a role in 2008 by founders Henry Fambrough and Bobby Smith prior to their respective retirements.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The majority of employees took voluntary buyouts and early retirements, according to the agency.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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For now, the agency still represents other A-list talent including Kendrick Lamar, Coldplay and Tyler, the Creator, though many in the industry suspect a wave of departures is coming.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Judges have the final say, but departures from jury recommendations are uncommon.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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