He had taken office when his predecessor resigned after a Whitewater conviction.

He had been promoted from director of monetary policy when his predecessor resigned to protest the new policy.

His predecessor, James Kelly, had resigned in 1877 due an aversion to sailing.

His predecessor resigned in early August after the kidnapping of his three sons.

His predecessor, Daniel Guido, also resigned in a dispute over department staff and budget problems.

Her predecessor had resigned, utterly exhausted, removing her children from the school, as did many parents, who moved to the suburbs or other neighborhoods.

Her predecessor, Mike Carona, resigned earlier in the year to defend himself against corruption charges.

A new Bishop of Gloucester has been named, four months after his predecessor resigned in disgrace.

His predecessor, Snyder Rini, resigned after eight days in office.