as in term
a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position
during his tenure as president the college experienced steady growth
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Recent Examples of tenure
Her rocky tenure was marked by several public relations crises and challenges from new competitors, including Bluesky and Threads.
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
During her tenure, she’s helped cultivate a roster of rising stars like Kaia Gerber, Milly Alcock, Diana Silvers, Pauline Chalamet, Ivanna Sakhno and Sara Silva while helping the firm expand into digital and creator talent like Brittany Broski and Pizzaslime.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
After Carpenter’s exit, Yolanda Cargile stepped into the role of Hickman Mills superintendent, closing two elementary schools during her tenure and leaving with little warning February 2020 to become superintendent of the Center School District.
—Ilana Arougheti
july 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
Previously, Keen also served as a consultant for American Express as part of his tenure at PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
—John Kell, Fortune, 9 July 2025
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
During her tenure, she’s helped cultivate a roster of rising stars like Kaia Gerber, Milly Alcock, Diana Silvers, Pauline Chalamet, Ivanna Sakhno and Sara Silva while helping the firm expand into digital and creator talent like Brittany Broski and Pizzaslime.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
After Carpenter’s exit, Yolanda Cargile stepped into the role of Hickman Mills superintendent, closing two elementary schools during her tenure and leaving with little warning February 2020 to become superintendent of the Center School District.
—Ilana Arougheti
july 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
Previously, Keen also served as a consultant for American Express as part of his tenure at PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
—John Kell, Fortune, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenure
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In terms of accessibility, Namron said that guests with mobility issues should do a little extra outreach before their stay.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The summit comes two days after the first anniversary of the assassination attempt against Trump on July 13, 2024, just 30 miles north of Pittsburgh in Butler, Pennsylvania, and as Trump nears the six-month mark of his second term.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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Memphis Grizzlies | 6:00 PM on ESPNU This will be arguably the best contest of the Salt Lake City stint for Oklahoma City, mostly due to the anticipation.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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De los Santos, 27, has a 1.80 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 20 innings over three separate stints in the majors this season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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“Tenure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenure. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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