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tenures

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛnjʊrz]

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Learn how to use tenures in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “employment”

(noun) the period or length of time that someone has a job, especially a permanent position. Imagine a teacher who has a job that lasts a long time; we say they have tenure.

Example

After working for five years, she was granted tenure at the school.

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He didn't receive tenure, so he had to find a new job.

Example

How long is the typical tenure for teachers in this district?

Context: “legal/land”

(noun) the act or right of holding a position, property, or land. Think of owning a piece of land or having legal control over it.

Example

They enjoyed secure tenure of their cottage for many years.

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Without proper tenure, they risk losing their home.

Example

What is the process to establish tenure for land ownership?

How to pronounce tenures

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛnjʊrz]

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