Indeed, his resignation may bring significant change to the Big Board, under pressure from critics who may seize on weakness at the institution.

The resignations brought the total number of board members who had resigned over the course of one year to twenty-four.

Mr. Klibi's resignation brought some dire predictions of the League's future.

Mr. Berlusconi's resignation brings an end to Italy's 52d postwar government.

The resignation of Ms. Rivera, 39, brings a fast-rising career to an abrupt halt.

The resignation has brought considerable public attention on the scam, whose existence the government has also been forced to admit.

But in the turmoil brought about by Mr. Hata's resignation, that will not happen until the next administration .

Fenwick's resignation a year later brought success for Candlish in the subsequent by-election.

This resignation brings them into sharper relief.

Mr. Hague's resignation brings his political career to a halt at the youthful age of 40.