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tenure

[ten-yer] / ˈtɛn yər /


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Hilton was known for some unconventional moments and comments during his tenure working for Cameron.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

By any financial metric, Cook’s tenure has a been a wild success.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Thomas Mott Osborne’s inspirational tenure as warden of Sing Sing was typical only insofar as it was short.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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