tenure
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The outcome effectively ends the tenure of one of the state’s longest-serving congressmen.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
It’s the first of the closely watched monthly employment reports under the tenure of new Fed boss Kevin Warsh.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
He is a former union official who has developed strong bonds with the teachers union during his long board tenure.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
It is therefore important to learn from how Powell dealt with the unforeseen shocks of his tenure.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The department had approved his tenure, the College of Engineering had approved it, the university had approved it.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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