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[ten-yer] / ˈtɛn yər /


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In February, when asked by Time magazine about Musk’s controversial tenure in the U.S. government under President Donald Trump, Shotwell said her “best contribution” is ignoring the noise.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The outcome effectively ends the tenure of one of the state’s longest-serving congressmen.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

It’s the first of the closely watched monthly employment reports under the tenure of new Fed boss Kevin Warsh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Twenty years on from ending a five-year tenure as Celtic manager, O'Neill returned in late October on a temporary basis after Brendan Rodgers' departure, overseeing eight games.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

This led to the first major procurement crisis of Groves’s tenure.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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