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tenure

[ten-yer] / ˈtɛn jər /


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Morningstar analyst William Kerwin told MarketWatch that Ternus would likely offer continuity for the company on his first call, as he settles into the CEO job after Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure in the role.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026

Despite high wind warnings, Bass chose to leave town to attend a diplomatic event in Ghana, which she later called the worst decision of her tenure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

Her tenure was marked by repeated geopolitical upheavals that often left policymakers struggling to fulfil the ECB's main task of keeping consumer prices in check.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

“You just fill the white space,” Van Gorp said, after reflecting on a close call at a partner meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz., in 2023, two years into his tenure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Despite its turbulent start, Euergetes’ reign—and Eratosthenes’ tenure as head librarian—was on a secure footing.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro


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