tenure
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Under his tenure, Benin's public finances have been cleaned up, with the deficit cut by a third and brought down to three percent of GDP.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
A first home defeat in his 11-game tenure, one victory in four games, no clean sheet in five, a potential central defensive crisis and boos ringing in his ears at half-time.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Pam Bondi’s tenure at the Department of Justice started out with such promise.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
But he has extended his tenure and is now expected to remain in charge until at least 2030.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
No one seemed to mind that Old Chao had not only been granted tenure but was now acting chairman of Ralph’s department.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
Vocabulary lists containing tenure
"The Declaration of Independence," Vocabulary from the historical document
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