hold office
Example Sentences
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Most of them are party members or government officials, and they each hold office for a term of five years.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
Jews could neither vote nor hold office in some parts of the early American republic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025
Because the Constitution differentiates between the requirements to be elected senator and to hold office as a senator—and the minimum age applies only to holding office.
From Slate • Jan. 4, 2025
Each supervisor represents roughly 2 million constituents and can hold office for up to three terms.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2024
She told us about how the people who hold office really need to listen to the people they represent, even if they don't say much.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
