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They also mention the Livingstone Dispatches programme which is odd because the idea of this being a factor in Bright's tenture at the NS was debunked in Private Eye about 8 months ago.— Splintered Sunrise
I should think that he would like to show all he improvements he has made during his tenture as Mayor of the City of Jackson.— Jackson Free Press - Breaking News
After picking up this seat in 2000 after the 1 Term Republican State Rep. Nancy J. Caffyn retired to battle cancer, Rep. Patrick has served an undistinguised tenture in the State House.— Red Mass Group - Front Page
It derives its name from the old word tenture, or tenter (_tendere_, to stretch), the frame on which the embroidress distended her canvas.— Art in Needlework A Book about Embroidery
He will begin his tenture with a program on the down turn and fractured support from alums and supporters.

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