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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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Recent Examples of tenures
Pelosi — a San Francisco Democrat with one of the longest tenures in the House who, over the last decade, became one of the strongest voices opposed to Trump — presents a branding challenge for a campus and academic center with nonpartisan missions.
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Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Although the context of their tenures could not be more different, there are five key lessons to be learned from Greenspan’s legacy, which could potentially elevate Warsh’s leadership at the Fed during the current economic and geopolitical turbulence.
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Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Both have long tenures with the company.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
22 June 2026
For clients, this may translate into longer average tenures, stronger team cohesion, more consistent performance, and compounding institutional knowledge that can become one of the most valuable assets an offshore team can produce.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Petozzi comes to Agenda after tenures at Entertainment One followed by Ginsberg Libby.
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Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Bilton's resume boasts tenures at major publications such as Vanity Fair and The New York Times.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Neither quarterback has gotten on the field frequently in their tenures at UM so far.
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Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Money often dried up once investors secured or completed their projects, while officials prioritized short-term achievements during their limited tenures.
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Reagan Yip,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Although the context of their tenures could not be more different, there are five key lessons to be learned from Greenspan’s legacy, which could potentially elevate Warsh’s leadership at the Fed during the current economic and geopolitical turbulence.
—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Both have long tenures with the company.
—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
22 June 2026
For clients, this may translate into longer average tenures, stronger team cohesion, more consistent performance, and compounding institutional knowledge that can become one of the most valuable assets an offshore team can produce.
—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Petozzi comes to Agenda after tenures at Entertainment One followed by Ginsberg Libby.
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Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Bilton's resume boasts tenures at major publications such as Vanity Fair and The New York Times.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Neither quarterback has gotten on the field frequently in their tenures at UM so far.
—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Money often dried up once investors secured or completed their projects, while officials prioritized short-term achievements during their limited tenures.
—
Reagan Yip,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenures
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Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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The 2008 first-round draft pick from East Carolina rushed for 9,651 yards during a 10-year career that included stints with the Titans (2008-13), New York Jets (2014) and Arizona Cardinals (2015-17).
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James was drafted by the Cavaliers in 2003 and spent 11 years with the franchise across two stints.
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Explore the Environmental Learning Center, where boardwalk trails, kayak tours, and hands-on exhibits showcase the local ecosystem.
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Spicy foods are often avoided during royal tours, though the rules are more relaxed when Middleton is eating at home.
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“Tenures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenures. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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