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tenure

[ten-yer] / ˈtɛn yər /


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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party is poised to secure a majority in parliament in by-elections Monday, but a year into his tenure, hints of vulnerability may be emerging.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Reed was impressed by the CEO’s long tenure, Mubi’s growing global reach and its focus on filmmakers over algorithms, a person familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Pam Bondi’s tenure at the Department of Justice started out with such promise.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Enzo Fernandez has presented Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior with the first major internal disciplinary issue of his tenure at Stamford Bridge.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Amos Squire’s tenure at Sing Sing coincided with that of two of its most famous wardens, Thomas Mott Osborne and Lewis Lawes.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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