tenure
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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
During his 12-year tenure as Deutsche Telekom’s chief executive, Höttges has helped turn T-Mobile from a money-losing underdog to the world’s most valuable telecom brand by market capitalization.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The outcome effectively ends the tenure of one of the state’s longest-serving congressmen.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 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
Either they were in a rush or they were very aware that private-school teachers couldn’t get tenure and didn’t want to rock the boat over a mascot.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
Vocabulary lists containing tenure
"The Declaration of Independence," Vocabulary from the historical document
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Vocabulary from the Magna Carta on its 800th Anniversary
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100 SAT Words Beginning with "T"
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