tenure
Example Sentences
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Chief Executive Shantanu Narayen said in March that he would step down once his successor has been appointed, ending his 18-year tenure at the helm of the software company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
In February, when asked by Time magazine about Musk’s controversial tenure in the U.S. government under President Donald Trump, Shotwell said her “best contribution” is ignoring the noise.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The outcome effectively ends the tenure of one of the state’s longest-serving congressmen.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Twenty years on from ending a five-year tenure as Celtic manager, O'Neill returned in late October on a temporary basis after Brendan Rodgers' departure, overseeing eight games.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Either they were in a rush or they were very aware that private-school teachers couldn’t get tenure and didn’t want to rock the boat over a mascot.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
Vocabulary lists containing tenure
"The Declaration of Independence," Vocabulary from the historical document
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