Example Sentences

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Give this to Pratt: In a world in which shame still humbled high-profile politicians, Bass might have resigned out of honor after the fires.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Durham County Council's Reform leader, Andrew Husband, said it was "unfair to comment on their status during a live investigation or suspension and the fact that both have resigned before its conclusion speaks volumes".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Several of her top aides and senior staffers have resigned under the pressure from investigators.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Absences surged at major airports earlier in the shutdown, and hundreds of officers have resigned since February, according to officials.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

There are still long lines of buses and trucks, but drivers seem to have resigned themselves to spending the night in their vehicles.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell