resign
verb (used without object)
to give up an office or position, often formally (often followed byfrom ).
has been resigning
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present perfect progressiveof resign (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Ever since Frank A. Vanderlip, former President of the National City Bank, Manhattan, made his startling speech anent official corruption in Washington, he has been resigning his many directorships one by one.
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