Sentence examples for I abdicated from inspiring English sources

"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.

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

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.

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".

"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.

And so if I don't talk to him I have abdicated my responsibility, because the currency that I deal in is trust, and it is trust that has been given to me by Oprah and by Columbia University, and by an audience that has watched over six hundred shows".

I am abdicating because I am convinced that the responsibility for our country should now move to the next generation".

This year, I have abdicated my rank, though with fond memories of the good old days — when airplanes weren't so full and elite status usually got you a free upgrade to first-class from a cheap coach ticket.