Williams did not seem willing to give up his position without a fight.

Without warning he had given up his position and disappeared.

After the threat had passed, the judge was generally expected to give up their position as military leaders.

Sophie only gave up her position the following year, 1594.

He appears to understand that no amount of political pressure will force the veteran president to give up his position.

But she had given up her full-time position and done it.

He gave up his position at the court, but continued to compose.

"I would have to give up my position," he said.

She also gave up her position on the board but will continue as a consultant.

In 1880 he gave up his academic position, then working on soil analysis for the Japanese government.