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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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During his tenure as CHRO, Pollack and his team rolled out a broad range of employee benefits initiatives, reward programs and health and wellness programs.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
Russell Brand rape, assault charges follow BBC apology The charges against Brand follow a formal apology given by the BBC to employees in January over its handling of harassment complaints against the comedian during his tenure at the network.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Pollack, during his tenure as Lionsgate chief human resources officer, led the rollout of a broad range of employee benefits initiatives, reward programs and health and wellness programs, according to the company.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
After a bright start to his Chelsea tenure, Maresca’s popularity has waned of late.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
Russell Brand rape, assault charges follow BBC apology The charges against Brand follow a formal apology given by the BBC to employees in January over its handling of harassment complaints against the comedian during his tenure at the network.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Pollack, during his tenure as Lionsgate chief human resources officer, led the rollout of a broad range of employee benefits initiatives, reward programs and health and wellness programs, according to the company.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
After a bright start to his Chelsea tenure, Maresca’s popularity has waned of late.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Tenure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenure. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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