terming

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Durazo is running for the District 1 seat held by Supervisor Hilda Solis, who is terming out after more than a decade on the board.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

With Councilmember Curren Price terming out in District 9, six candidates are vying to represent parts of downtown and South L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

M23 rebels blamed the government for the attack, terming it a "terrorist act".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

In District 3, which covers the southwestern San Fernando Valley including Woodland Hills, Tarzana and Reseda, City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield is terming out, leaving the field open.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

McKissick also defended the phrase, terming it an inevitable response to the “dashed hopes and mangled dreams of a people and a result of the ineffectiveness of the nonviolent movement.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson