stint

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After a coaching stint in the minors, he received his NHL break in 2000 when the New York Rangers fired their coach with four games left in the season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The Belarusian has been the dominant force in women's tennis for the past two years, pummelling opponents on the way to 11 WTA titles and a 93-week stint at the top of the rankings.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Bass, an ex-US congresswoman and Democratic Party stalwart, had an unremarkable start to her stint at the helm of America's second biggest city, and seemed headed for a quasi-automatic re-election in the liberal city.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

It’s that latter stint that’s become a particular focus in the final days of California’s long and winding gubernatorial primary.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The end of the Olds not only meant lost mobility, but the end of Eric’s brief stint at Boise State University as well.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz