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tenure

[ten-yer] / ˈtɛn jər /


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Hoffman served as a stopgap measure more than a permanent replacement in his short tenure with the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

And for much of his tenure, it looked as though his message wasn’t getting through.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The legendary Spaniard won 20 trophies during his decade-long tenure and Maresca now has the unenviable task of continuing that winning culture that has been engrained in the club.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

And Thomas has often spoken about how the court’s dynamics have changed since the early part of his tenure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Still, Pearson had to be more mindful of the concerns of black residents than at the beginning of his career—even if that mindfulness didn't translate into any substantive changes during his tenure.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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