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 state's prisons chief said he is resigning after the failed execution.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Atherton considered resigning, but escaped with a fine and remained captain for another four years.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Gay was president for six months, the shortest stretch in the institution’s history, before resigning at the start of 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
By the time his wounds were healed, he had announced to the Council that he was resigning.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
