Examples of incumbency in a Sentence
Hundreds of new jobs were created during her incumbency.
the advantages of incumbency during an election
a politician seeking to keep his incumbency
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Sonko’s vocal resistance to the current government and to French intervention in Senegal, as well as his attention to Senegal’s large youth population, garnered support from those frustrated with the incumbency.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
One of Davis’ greatest assets was his position as lieutenant governor; that currency — incumbency and government know-how — no longer trade at the same high value.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
One of Davis’ greatest assets was his position as lieutenant governor; that currency — incumbency and government know-how — no longer trade at the same high value.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
House said many successful communities in the south suburbs have stable governments that benefit from long-term incumbency or no term limits.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
One of Davis’ greatest assets was his position as lieutenant governor; that currency — incumbency and government know-how — no longer trade at the same high value.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
One of Davis’ greatest assets was his position as lieutenant governor; that currency — incumbency and government know-how — no longer trade at the same high value.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
House said many successful communities in the south suburbs have stable governments that benefit from long-term incumbency or no term limits.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for incumbency
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incumbency. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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incumbency
noun
in·cum·ben·cy
in-ˈkəm-bən-sē 
plural incumbencies
: the time during which a person holds an office or position
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