Sentence examples for I abdicate from inspiring English sources

"I was nice.... Did I abdicate my self?" she worries.

Since I made my remarks, some British politicians have suggested that I abdicate my position as Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne.

"Some moments ago I abdicated from the throne," Beatrix said, seeming to struggle with tears.

"My working relationship with John-Henry took a seismic leap forward when I abdicated as elder brother.

Victor Emmanuel I abdicated in favour of his brother, Charles Felix, and, in the latter's absence from the kingdom, appointed Charles Albert as regent.

In 889 Boris I abdicated and became a monk, but he retained the right to take an active part in the government of the state.

Bourbon Restoration, (1814 30) in France, the period that began when Napoleon I abdicated and the Bourbon monarchs were restored to the throne.

Despite once telling an interviewer "the most poisonous sauce in any kitchen is a chef's ego", White has also said (on handing back his three Michelin stars in 1999 after becoming the youngest chef, aged 33, and first Briton, to achieve the honour): "I am being judged by people who have less knowledge than me, and that's why I abdicated".

King Juan Carlos I abdicated the throne last year.

Pedro I abdicated the Imperial crown on 7 April 1831, after a long conflict with the federalist liberals.

A month and a half after Joaquim Inácio's marriage, Emperor Pedro I abdicated and sailed to Europe.