1.   The sudden resignations looked like a fatal blow to Mr Ciampi at the start of reform.

2.   His sudden resignation caused quite a flutter.

3.   Ever since his sudden resignation, rumors have been flying.

4.   And Wednesday the news got much worse as word spread of the sudden resignations of Napster CEO Konrad Hilbers and founder and chief technology officer Shawn Fanning.

5.   At a morning news conference here, Thompson cited the need to devote more time to his personal life as the reason for his sudden resignation.

6.   But that important task was complicated late Monday by the sudden resignation of Broward elections supervisor Jane Carroll, from the canvassing board.

7.   For more than two decades, the office has been plagued with problems and sudden resignations by top officials.

8.   He came in on relatively short notice following the sudden resignation of former Finance Minister Derek Keys.

9.   He takes over from Jan Ekberg, who filled the top position as an interim measure following the sudden resignation of John L. Zabriskie in January.

10.   His sudden resignation prompted concerns among big shareholders that Grace might abandon its strategy.