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Recent Examples of seniority
New York is best served by having members with seniority.
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Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
The old guard has lost control, and maybe vision, and the result is more candidates willing to sidestep seniority and a wait-your-turn mentality to try their luck — especially younger progressives.
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Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
The discretionary bonus would be about half of its current amount, and the lump-sum payment would come after USW agrees to eliminate dozens of local jobs, take pay cuts and give up bargaining and seniority rights, according to a previous statement.
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Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Marshall is just below Murkowski in terms of seniority.
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for seniority
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
The old guard has lost control, and maybe vision, and the result is more candidates willing to sidestep seniority and a wait-your-turn mentality to try their luck — especially younger progressives.
—
Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
The discretionary bonus would be about half of its current amount, and the lump-sum payment would come after USW agrees to eliminate dozens of local jobs, take pay cuts and give up bargaining and seniority rights, according to a previous statement.
—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Marshall is just below Murkowski in terms of seniority.
—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for seniority
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seniority
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Then the interview happens, and Thomas is swinging between lucidity and senility, and a million things about their relationship come up, and the fiction records the interview the phone couldn’t capture.
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Is Chuck Schumer headed down the same dark treadmill to senility pioneered by Dementia Joe Biden before him?
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The rhythm and schedule of a World Cup does not allow England such privileges.
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For Catherine, most of these dietary rules are about practicality rather than privilege.
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When questions are not really questions Children don’t have the experience or emotional maturity to weigh in on every decision or determine what happens next.
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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Unlike during recovery months when high-intensity skiing and snowboarding take precedence, the remainder of the year is much more focused on lounging, pampering and connecting with other guests.
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That means older water rights take precedence.
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Far from being a sign of dotage, scientists concurred, music practice in old age confers all kinds of cognitive benefits.
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In his basketball dotage, Kyle Lowry is getting soft.
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Exercising the prerogatives of citizenship meant a wearying, lifelong battle to mitigate harm—one that would invariably fail, as the experiences of one generation faded out of living memory and another one picked up the same arguments and same ideas to reconfigure them in new ways.
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But the mother of congressional prerogatives (enshrined in Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution) is the power to declare war.
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If growing or picking English cucumbers, pick them at their height of ripeness because after they are picked, they are done ripening.
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To determine the ripeness of a yellow watermelon, look for a yellow spot on the rind.
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These distinct sauce styles are all rooted in traditions that developed in the coastal South, influenced by shifting populations, regional preferences, and supply chains.
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As carbuyers' preferences have shifted, pricier vehicles have become the norm at dealerships, leaving budget-conscious shoppers with fewer affordable models to choose from.
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“Seniority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seniority. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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