Sturgeon's decision to step down as leader earlier this year sparked a leadership contest that was pretty divisive.

今年早些时候，斯特金决定辞去领导人职务，引发了一场相当分裂的领导权竞争。

I made a conscious decision to step out of my grief.

我有意识地决定走出悲伤。

Harris also paid tribute to Mr. Biden, calling his decision to step aside for the 2024 race a " selfless and patriotic act" .

哈里斯还赞扬了拜登，称他退出2024年竞选的决定是“无私和爱国的行为”。

" She says her grandson is the cutest." Ultimately, friends say, the couple's decision to step away from royal life is for their son's benefit.

“她说她的孙子是最可爱的。”朋友们说，最终，这对夫妇决定远离王室生活是为了他们的儿子。

The Vatican says Pope Benedict will not play any role in the election of his successor or the running of the Church following his decision to step down.

梵蒂冈称本尼迪克教皇自决定辞职后，将不会参与继任者的选举工作，也不会参与教堂的管理。