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[ten-yer] / ˈtɛn yər /


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Chief Executive Shantanu Narayen said in March that he would step down once his successor has been appointed, ending his 18-year tenure at the helm of the software company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In February, when asked by Time magazine about Musk’s controversial tenure in the U.S. government under President Donald Trump, Shotwell said her “best contribution” is ignoring the noise.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

His tenure was difficult as injuries prevented him from establishing consistency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The outcome effectively ends the tenure of one of the state’s longest-serving congressmen.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

And with what had might he had striven for tenure!

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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