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a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position elected for a two-year term as mayor

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a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field what's the term for the odd feeling that you've experienced an event before?

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Noun
Ada Limón reflects on her tenure as the poet laureate U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón reflects on her term and the urgency of connecting to nature through poetry. Npr Staff, NPR, 3 May 2025 But the coaching staff have barely used Vallejo, who has played 10 minutes this term and has made only 32 appearances for the club since joining in 2015. Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Verb
Hegseth was heavily criticized by Democrats and a handful of Republicans for what opponents termed a lack of experience and expertise. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025 Masters Betting Promos: First-Bet Offers For those who wish to tackle the tournament with a first-bet offer that pays back losing first wagers in bonus bets -- often termed no-sweat bets, safety nets and other similar names -- the following offers are worth checking out. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for term
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Noun
  • Amorim acknowledged this after his first game in charge against Ipswich Town when Amad assisted United’s first goal of the Portuguese’s tenure, scored by Marcus Rashford after only 80 seconds.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The National Guard raided Rancho Izaguirre last September, ending its tenure as a training camp.
    Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Bertie suddenly shouted, quite pleased with himself for managing to get a word out correctly.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 May 2025
  • And on the brink of elimination, the Avs amped up the pressure to force the best two words in sports: Game 7.
    Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Verb
  • Leah contacted the puppy's family and learned that Milkshake's pup is a 3-year-old girl named Sage.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
  • For context, in 2017 Kirk confessed to stepping out on Rashida with a stripper named Jasmine Washington and impregnating her during season 6 of LAHH ATL.
    Essence, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • That means discounts on floral dresses perfect for Mother’s Day brunch or the perfect pastel mermaid dress for your next wedding guest stint.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
  • That power is among the reasons for his short stint in the minors.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In an unusual twist in the governor’s race, a wealthy Democratic businessman is suing former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa over the use of a common phrase in political campaigns.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
  • The phrase stunned both the victim’s family and the magistrates.
    Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023
  • If the bill was a mistake, call 1-800-HHS-TIPS to report it.
    Louise Norris, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2023
Noun
  • Music, literature and the visual arts are not optional luxuries but essential expressions of our humanity.
    William P. Yeakel, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
  • But a huge expression of dissent from church leaders in Africa, the place that many see as the faith’s future, forced him to backtrack.
    Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Usyk will put his WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight titles up for grabs.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Two sequels followed in 2000 and 2002, and a fourth and final movie (titled Last Friday) is officially on the way.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2025

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