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as in acceptance
the action or condition of enduring hardship or discomfort without resisting or attempting to improve it
They had reached a state of resignation to being broke.
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as in retirement
the act or practice of giving up something (such as a job or position)
The senator abruptly announced his resignation following news of the scandal.
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Recent Examples of resignation
That prompted the resignation of LA Times editorials editor Mariel Garza.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
The revelation that party factions were illegally pocketing campaign money tanked Cabinet approval ratings and led to the resignation of Mr. Ishiba’s predecessor, among other LDP lawmakers.
—Takehiko Kambayashi, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2024
The departures from the editorial board follow the resignations of columnist Robert Kagan and opinion contributor Michele Norris, as well as a wave of subscription cancellations after the non-endorsement decision was announced.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
The abrupt resignation of a board member is a memorable occasion for a CEO—and even more so if all of the independent directors on the board quit at the same time.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
The revelation that party factions were illegally pocketing campaign money tanked Cabinet approval ratings and led to the resignation of Mr. Ishiba’s predecessor, among other LDP lawmakers.
—Takehiko Kambayashi, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2024
The departures from the editorial board follow the resignations of columnist Robert Kagan and opinion contributor Michele Norris, as well as a wave of subscription cancellations after the non-endorsement decision was announced.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
The abrupt resignation of a board member is a memorable occasion for a CEO—and even more so if all of the independent directors on the board quit at the same time.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Strata Skin Sciences continues to focus on its dermatology recurring procedures and equipment sales, with a strategic emphasis on increasing market acceptance through marketing programs and direct-to-patient advertising.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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By encouraging their teams to vote, staying civil, and practicing acceptance, leaders can foster resilience in themselves and their teams.Tarun Galagali, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The train cars that will be sent to Lima were built between 1985 and 1987 and served millions of riders in the Bay Area until their retirement.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Our floor-through apartment on Bond Street is my luckiest business decision and my only retirement fund.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The film is France’s official submission for Best International Feature at the Oscars this year and Netflix is giving the film a big awards push, which Maraval notes will continue to help the film’s prospects.Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2024
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The departure follows months of disagreement over Super Micro Computer’s governance practices and board independence.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Ross’s decision to retire was well-documented but Klineman informed the AVP of her imminent departure from volleyball just five days ago.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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When one is tasked with making a decision, particularly those large-scale in nature that yield decidedly good or decidedly bad results, that individual may opt for defeatism and make no decision at all.Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Biden was compelled not by any fair comparison to the character and record of the Republican nominee, but by how polls had spread defeatism and panic among other party leaders, down-ballot Democrats and major donors.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024
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“Resignation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resignation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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