resign
verb (used without object)
to give up an office or position, often formally (often followed byfrom ).
was resigning
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past progressiveof resign.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Burnham kicked off his Commons statement by paying tribute to his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer, who had announced he was resigning as MP for Holborn and St Pancras just hours earlier.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Arday had announced that he was resigning with immediate effect both from his university post as professor of sociology of education and as a fellow of Jesus College.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Kolby Lee, who started as Bass’ director of communications in February, said he was resigning to spend time with family and loved ones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Solomon has said he was disappointed she was resigning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 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
