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tenure

[ten-yer] / ˈtɛn yər /


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Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar on Wednesday pays his first visit to EU chiefs in Brussels since his election win, looking to turn the page on the bad blood of nationalist Viktor Orban's tenure.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

While the central bank chief's tenure as chair ends May 15, his term as a member of the board of governors continues until January 2028.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

“During my tenure in Palau, I never participated in, nor had any knowledge of, any illegal activities,” Yang Yanming said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Even though Perez appreciates the positives of Arbeloa's tenure, results dictate decisions at the Bernabeu.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

He strove to appear sure he would get tenure.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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