hold office
Example Sentences
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Jews could neither vote nor hold office in some parts of the early American republic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025
He told the BBC it would not affect his ability to hold office.
From BBC • May 27, 2025
The stakes are different in a congressional confirmation hearing, when a nominee’s fitness to hold office must be scrutinized by senators.
From Slate • Nov. 20, 2024
Each supervisor represents roughly 2 million constituents and can hold office for up to three terms.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2024
She told us about how the people who hold office really need to listen to the people they represent, even if they don't say much.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
