resign
verb (used without object)
to give up an office or position, often formally (often followed byfrom ).
resigning
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present participleof resign.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The head of the Tennessee Department of Correction is resigning following the botched execution earlier this week of a woman convicted of murder, the governor’s office said Saturday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
Good's death also prompted turmoil inside the Justice Department after federal prosecutors in Minneapolis were prevented from investigating the agents involved, with several resigning in protest.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The messages have resulted in some employees and lawyers for Parton's trusts and estates resigning, according to the court documents.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
But the Fair Games Coalition claims she responded to their requests to meet and discuss their concerns by resigning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
I remained silent, resigning myself to the worst.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
