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[ten-yer] / ˈtɛn jər /


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During Bessent’s tenure as secretary, the government maintained its legal stance, fighting hedge-fund managers in court.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Data also show that retention rates have fallen under Luna after rising precipitously toward the end of Villanueva’s tenure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Weiss has made several controversial moves during her short tenure at CBS News, including an overhaul of “60 Minutes” that involved the departures of some veteran correspondents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Villanueva’s tenure was marked by controversy and scandal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Badenhorst’s tenure, we hoped, would simply be a dip on the graph of the steady improvement of our conditions.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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