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Example sentences for: resigned

How can you use “resigned” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Earlier this week, he resigned his position as governor of Massachusetts to combat Helms' "ideological extortion" full time.
Bill Weld resigned as governor of Massachusetts to campaign for the job of U.S. ambassador to Mexico.
Henry Lyons resigned as president of the largest black American religious body, the National Baptist Convention USA . He had been convicted of racketeering and grand theft for 1) selling bogus membership lists to companies that sought access to black consumers; and 2) stealing donations intended to rebuild burned black churches.
Both sides also are resigned to an increase in cigarette taxes to offset costs of health care for uninsured children."
Let me rephrase my opening sentence: The visionary Richard Belluzzo resigned as chairman and CEO of Silicon Graphics, after dedicating 19 valiant months to turning around that company."