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tenure

noun

ˈten-yər

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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 The competition for promotion and tenure, the awarding of grants, and admission to exclusive professional societies is intense. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 In the first major restructuring move of Byron Allen‘s ownership tenure, BuzzFeed, HuffPost and Tasty are set to undergo a significant round of layoffs, with some 180 staffers to be given pink slips, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026 The two endured some rocky and friction-filled times late in McCarthy’s tenure with the Packers. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 27 July 2026 In its short tenure, Genesis has received multiple honors throughout its lineup. — James Raia, Mercury News, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tenure

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Presidential vacations—or, where the presidents spend summers—are not vacations in the traditional sense of the term, but rather, a physical getaway from the White House in a scenic setting, usually accompanied by their families.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 July 2026
Spence leaves behind a stellar 28-2 record, including a six-year welterweight reign and wins over top contenders, ending his career on his own terms.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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After his stint in Miami, James returned to his home team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning a championship in 2016.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 July 2026
According to the complaint, Willis has been left completely incapacitated since a brief stint at Summit Malibu in early 2024, unable to move or communicate beyond occasionally opening her eyes and sometimes grunting.

— Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

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