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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Despite resigning from his position as co-chairman in June, Sullivan remains the largest single shareholder at the club with a 38.8% stake.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Carvalho ultimately relinquished his right to severance by resigning — while avoiding the possibility of dismissal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The final option would be Infantino simply resigning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
A second was charged after first resigning his position, then fleeing the country.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
To satisfy Spanish legal requirements, Orellana made a show of resigning his temporary command rather than leave Gonzalo.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
