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seniority

[seen-yawr-i-tee, -yor-] / sinˈyɔr ɪ ti, -ˈyɒr- /


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A combined company would also have to integrate complex union seniority lists; harmonize a massive fleet, which comprises both Boeing and Airbus jets; and face a web of co-branded card programs offered by each airline.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Such has been Woods' standing in the game, his influence has grown with seniority despite a history of wayward driving stretching back almost two decades.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

When a long-tenured employee’s position is eliminated, that employee may be eligible to bump out another employee with less seniority in a lower-position.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

But she gained several thousand followers by offering advice for new hires and explaining concepts such as seniority and crew scheduling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Within the family it goes by seniority, so they started with my father’s older brothers’ children.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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