seniority
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This included changes to the seniority system for House committee membership and some changes towards transparency.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Bellingham was seen in England's dressing room presenting Liverpool's 17-year-old Rio Ngumoah with his first cap following his debut against New Zealand in Tampa, a sign of seniority even though he is still only 23.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
The role’s ambiguity, offering no hint of seniority or rank, is by design.
From MarketWatch ● May 9, 2026
Plenty of older lawmakers continue to capably serve; in some cases, seniority can make them more effective advocates for their constituents.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026
Someone else had it, and when he left, another teacher with more seniority was awarded the job.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
Vocabulary lists containing seniority
The Watsons Go to Birmingham
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