tenure

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A tumultuous tenure that threatened to derail Celtic's season.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The Huskies, the defending national champions with a strong recruiting pipeline and unmatched success during Auriemma’s tenure, are somewhat of an abnormality to the changing of the guard in the NCAA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The acquisition is an unexpected move by Simo early in her tenure at OpenAI, where she oversees its product and business functions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The chief of staff of the Air Force also announced his retirement without explanation just two years into a four-year term, while the head of US Southern Command retired a year into his tenure.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The first minority candidate ever elected to the board, her tenure had been as stirring as it was controversial.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger