seniority
Example Sentences
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Encouraging those speaking to state their assumptions, not just their conclusions, helps others challenge the reasoning rather than deferring to seniority.
Other officials whose grand jury testimony Judge Howell compelled in her order vary in significance to the investigation, and in seniority.
From New York Times
Mr. Cheffou was being tracked by American intelligence agencies both because of his seniority in the terrorist group and because he was suspected of having played a role in Mr. Woodke’s kidnapping.
From New York Times
The worker, who spoke on condition of anonymity to avoid professional repercussions, said seniority should have made employees eligible for the retention bonus.
From New York Times
“Not only did Mendelson violate Council rules that recognize seniority, he violated Gray’s rights and, in doing so, discriminated against him.”
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
