as in term
a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position
during his tenure as president the college experienced steady growth
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Her tenure lasted until the day after Trump’s inauguration, when she was abruptly fired.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
For most of McDermott’s tenure, but especially this season, the Bills have been extraordinarily effective at living in the moment.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
But hitching his wagon to Mayfield turned out to be one of the last significant moves of the coach’s tenure.
—Charlotte Observer, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
The Buckeyes reported $20 million roster had lost to Oregon and a bad Michigan team that struggled to complete a forward pass, raising questions about head coach Ryan Day’s tenure in Columbus.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
For most of McDermott’s tenure, but especially this season, the Bills have been extraordinarily effective at living in the moment.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
But hitching his wagon to Mayfield turned out to be one of the last significant moves of the coach’s tenure.
—Charlotte Observer, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
The Buckeyes reported $20 million roster had lost to Oregon and a bad Michigan team that struggled to complete a forward pass, raising questions about head coach Ryan Day’s tenure in Columbus.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Tenure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenure. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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