Meanings of resigned rather in English

The deputy later resigned rather than face disciplinary action, Israel said.

Two members of the Cabinet promptly resigned rather than be parties to these proposals.

Given the evidence against him, Nixon resigned rather than risk being thrown out of office.

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has resigned rather than face impeachment charges he says are false.

But when they saw the actions of the slave party they resigned rather than support such injustice.

If you had been in Crass's place, would you have resigned rather than do such dirty work?

She seemed resigned rather than sad.

Fox resigned rather than serve with Shelburne, Pitt accepted Shelburne, and made Shelburne's political existence possible a little longer.

And then, as I told you, the bailiffs all resigned rather than go after you; and old Purley had to be appointed.

And ex-Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown insisted the army chief should have resigned rather than "blurting out" his disagreement with official policy.

"I think I've already found my protection," Perrin said, sounding resigned rather than happy.