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seniority

[seen-yawr-i-tee, -yor-] / sinˈjɔr ɪ ti, -ˈjɒr- /


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Not because of personality or seniority, but because of how the system is built.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

This included changes to the seniority system for House committee membership and some changes towards transparency.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

Bellingham was seen in England's dressing room presenting Liverpool's 17-year-old Rio Ngumoah with his first cap following his debut against New Zealand in Tampa, a sign of seniority even though he is still only 23.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Collins’ message is that with her, and her seniority, they have an opportunity to take like never before.

From Slate Jun. 16, 2026

Someone else had it, and when he left, another teacher with more seniority was awarded the job.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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