terming

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Durazo is running for the District 1 seat held by Supervisor Hilda Solis, who is terming out after more than a decade on the board.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

With Councilmember Curren Price terming out in District 9, six candidates are vying to represent parts of downtown and South L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

M23 rebels blamed the government for the attack, terming it a "terrorist act".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Board members left the door open for Carvalho’s return by terming Chait an “acting superintendent,” to fill in temporarily.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

McKissick also defended the phrase, terming it an inevitable response to the “dashed hopes and mangled dreams of a people and a result of the ineffectiveness of the nonviolent movement.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson