seniority

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Recent Examples of seniority In Politico, Nicholas Wu and Hailey Fuchs wrote about Garcia’s attempts to sidestep the seniority question, instead opting to fashion himself as an experienced big-city mayor who won’t shy from a fight. David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 June 2025 Discussions are likely to include debate over the automation issue in addition to the union’s push for wage increases and scheduling based on seniority. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025 Within the negotiations, the union’s sticking points include accommodations for injured workers, clearer employee seniority lists, access to cleaner bathrooms and concerns over electronic surveillance. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025 Opinions are announced in reverse seniority based on the majority opinion’s author. Ella Lee, The Hill, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for seniority
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seniority
Noun
  • And their patriarch, battling the cruel advance of senility.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 July 2025
  • As populations’ median ages continue to rise — and the future looks increasingly hazardous for all age groups — more movies are touching on senility, dementia, elder abuse and other topics that not long ago rarely got any screen airing.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Possessing a green card is a privilege, not a right.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
  • If you are stopped by law enforcement for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has the authority to revoke or suspend your driving privilege.
    Sarah Linn July 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Generally speaking, shrubs max out around 13 ft. while small trees are classified as larger than 13 ft. at maturity.
    Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
  • In parallel, quantum computing continues its steady march toward practical maturity.
    Dave Krauthamer, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • This fourth pillar should take precedence right now, a time when, according to my company's research, deal volume is down and VCs are focused on supporting their existing portfolio companies toward successful future rounds or exits.
    Ray Zhou, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • Light and natural materials take precedence in all of the studio’s projects, which are each filtered through the unique lens of client and context.
    Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • In our dotage, many of us look askance at our motor vehicle and opt to head for Staters in the ubiquitous golf cart.
    Oc Register, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
  • But in his dotage, the transition may have come early as younger, more progressive staffers tied to Democrats who likely could not have won the 2020 presidential election operated with limited supervision.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The trouble is, Brentford are playing hardball this summer, as is their prerogative, and Forest are well short of Wissa’s valuation.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • Obviously, all of these things are still her prerogative.
    R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • But Lehane said the vast majority of the 500 million people using the service are using it for free.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
  • The vast majority of top creators discussing politics are men.
    Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • Being the world's most valuable company is not a sign of permanent superiority.
    Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 10 July 2025
  • What To Know According to a French intelligence report shared with the Associated Press, Chinese diplomats worked to publicize the downing of Rafale jets during the conflict while promoting the superiority of Chinese fighter aircraft.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025

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“Seniority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seniority. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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