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tenure

[ten-yer] / ˈtɛn jər /


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And he surrendered four runs, the worst mark of his Dodgers tenure.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

Kevin Warsh, who took the helm at the central bank in May, regained badly needed credibility with the hike after a shaky start to his tenure.

From MarketWatch Sep. 19, 2026

A wealthy former banker, Lowe was for much of his career best known for his turbulent tenure as chairman of Southampton soccer club, which he left in 2009 as the club struggled with mounting debts.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Maresca dispatched rivals United on their own turf, and victory in the next two games will ensure a near-perfect start to his tenure in one of football's toughest jobs.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

But the members of the committee explained that Bishop’s Court had become multiracial under Tutu’s tenure, and symbolized an open, generous nonracialism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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