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Examples of tenure in a Sentence
… but there is also about it just the trace of the nettlesome righteousness that alienated much of Washington during his tenure there, the not-so-subtle suggestion that while he might be in politics, he is not of politics and certainly not, God forbid, a politician.
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Jim Wooten, New York Times Magazine, 29 Jan. 1995
Pittsburgh's offensive linemen, trap blockers during Noll's tenure, had to bulk up for the straight-ahead game.
—Paul Zimmerman, Sports Illustrated, 9 Nov. 1992
A mural on the upper half of a four-story guesthouse was painted in 1977 by twelve-year-old schoolchildren, whose tenure on the scaffold must have thrilled their parents.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 1988
During his tenure as head coach, the team won the championship twice.
her 12-year tenure with the company
His tenure in office will end with the next election.
After seven years I was finally granted tenure.
He hopes to get tenure next year.
The defendant did not have tenure on the land.
land tenure in Anglo-Saxon Britain
Jim Wooten, New York Times Magazine, 29 Jan. 1995
Pittsburgh's offensive linemen, trap blockers during Noll's tenure, had to bulk up for the straight-ahead game.
—Paul Zimmerman, Sports Illustrated, 9 Nov. 1992
A mural on the upper half of a four-story guesthouse was painted in 1977 by twelve-year-old schoolchildren, whose tenure on the scaffold must have thrilled their parents.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 1988
During his tenure as head coach, the team won the championship twice.
her 12-year tenure with the company
His tenure in office will end with the next election.
After seven years I was finally granted tenure.
He hopes to get tenure next year.
The defendant did not have tenure on the land.
land tenure in Anglo-Saxon Britain
Recent Examples on the Web
Apprehensions hit a record high at the end of 2023, during Biden’s tenure.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Popular on Variety During his three-year tenure, Fremantle saw a 50% growth in revenues through a mix of major new commissions and investments in some of the U.K.’s fastest-growing indie production companies, such as 72 Films and Dancing Ledge.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
VanDerveer’s tenure as one of the pillars of the women’s game had its ups and downs, with the coach noting that at least 15 of her teams were good enough to win national titles.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
During Hines' tenure, the agency has faced criticism from tenants, Milwaukee city leaders and federal regulators.
—Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Some time after Hale’s tenure ended, the chief’s offices were moved to City Hall, but Fire Station #2, as it was known, remained in service for many more years.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
DeJoy, appointed during the Trump administration, has pursued sweeping changes during his tenure to try to bolster the agency’s finances.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Rokita's tenure as attorney general hasn't been without controversy.
—The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Orlando is a good and motivated team — and Charlotte is one that has already started clearing a path for 2024-25 and beyond, even so far as searching for a new head coach as Clifford plays out the rest of his tenure.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2024
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Popular on Variety During his three-year tenure, Fremantle saw a 50% growth in revenues through a mix of major new commissions and investments in some of the U.K.’s fastest-growing indie production companies, such as 72 Films and Dancing Ledge.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
VanDerveer’s tenure as one of the pillars of the women’s game had its ups and downs, with the coach noting that at least 15 of her teams were good enough to win national titles.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
During Hines' tenure, the agency has faced criticism from tenants, Milwaukee city leaders and federal regulators.
—Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Some time after Hale’s tenure ended, the chief’s offices were moved to City Hall, but Fire Station #2, as it was known, remained in service for many more years.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
DeJoy, appointed during the Trump administration, has pursued sweeping changes during his tenure to try to bolster the agency’s finances.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Rokita's tenure as attorney general hasn't been without controversy.
—The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Orlando is a good and motivated team — and Charlotte is one that has already started clearing a path for 2024-25 and beyond, even so far as searching for a new head coach as Clifford plays out the rest of his tenure.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Tenure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tenure. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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tenure
noun
ten·ure
ˈten-yər 
: the act, right, manner, or term of holding something (as property, a position, or an office)
especially
: a status granted after a trial period to a teacher that gives protection from dismissal except for serious cause determined by formal proceedings
tenurial
adjective
te-ˈnyu̇r-ē-əl
Legal Definition
tenure
noun
ten·ure
ˈten-yər
1
: the act, manner, duration, or right of holding something
tenure of office
specifically
: the manner of holding real property : the title and conditions by which property is held
freehold tenure
2
: a status granted to a teacher usually after a probationary period that protects him or her from dismissal except for reasons of incompetence, gross misconduct, or financial necessity
Etymology
Anglo-French, feudal holding, from Old French teneüre, from Medieval Latin tenitura, ultimately from Latin tenēre to hold
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