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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 tenures
As with many schools, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) had a myriad of hallmarks that students sought comfort in throughout their tenures on campus—and long after graduation too.
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Some young Democrats running for Congress are calling attention to the age breakdown and lengthy tenures that many hold within the party, and citing these as reasons why the party has struggled.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
His departure is the latest in a string of university leaders’ resignations, following tenures marked by criticism and battles with the federal government.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
In other words, at various points of their job tenures, both baseball field managers and corporate managing directors must demonstrate leadership skills in their daily interactions.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The Justice Department is expected to quickly appeal Judge Brann's decision, which could have impacts in multiple other districts where the administration has similarly maneuvered to extend the tenures of several appointees.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
Research suggests that longer CEO tenures correlate with better long-term company performance.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
All three scratched him at some point during their tenures, with Gallant and Laviolette both doing so in the Eastern Conference final.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
Maroon 5 frontman Levine left the show after 16 seasons, while Aguilera and Green's tenures were much shorter.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 15 Nov. 2024
Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Some young Democrats running for Congress are calling attention to the age breakdown and lengthy tenures that many hold within the party, and citing these as reasons why the party has struggled.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
His departure is the latest in a string of university leaders’ resignations, following tenures marked by criticism and battles with the federal government.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
In other words, at various points of their job tenures, both baseball field managers and corporate managing directors must demonstrate leadership skills in their daily interactions.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The Justice Department is expected to quickly appeal Judge Brann's decision, which could have impacts in multiple other districts where the administration has similarly maneuvered to extend the tenures of several appointees.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
Research suggests that longer CEO tenures correlate with better long-term company performance.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
All three scratched him at some point during their tenures, with Gallant and Laviolette both doing so in the Eastern Conference final.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
Maroon 5 frontman Levine left the show after 16 seasons, while Aguilera and Green's tenures were much shorter.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 15 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenures
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Greengrass approached the portrayal of PG&E corporation and its negligence on similar terms.—
Tomris Laffly,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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That instinct proved to be a good one, as the first Deadpool film earned over $780 million globally and spawned two additional sequels, 2018's Deadpool 2 (which earned $785 million worldwide) and 2014's Deadpool & Wolverine, which nearly doubled both films' hauls in terms of global ticket sales.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Guards such as Banham, Van Lith and Kia Nurse have been out of position and out of their depth during emergency stints at point guard.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gachon has been operating 02 Fakarava on the atoll for a decade while also serving stints as the president of the French Polynesian Union of Diving Centers.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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What’s more, the experimental indie-rock band is also putting out FeelsLive 04/05, a collection of live recordings taped to MiniDisc at shows from 2004 and 2005 tours.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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The plan also ensures there would be no gap in pay or benefits, which can happen when tours of duty need to be reapproved several times.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Tenures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenures. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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