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Synonyms of tenure
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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The Words of the Week - 5/21/21
The Words of the Week - 5/21/21
Some of the words that defined the week ending May 21, 2021
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“Tenure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenure. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of tenure was in the 15th century
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