Mr. Adams described his tenure as a "good run," adding that he wanted to retire while he was still fresh.

Living in interesting times' is how I would describe my tenure here.

A bronze plaque describing each dog's tenure and including an epitaph is engraved in front of each tomb.

He described his tenure under the Governor, whose staff is known for the long hours they keep, as "very demanding," but also "very rewarding."

Mr. Díaz described his tenure thus far as mostly "smooth sailing," adding that developing a vision takes time.

The term Pombaline is used to describe not only his tenure, but also the architectural style which formed after the great earthquake.

Mr. Akers's colleagues, however, are more forthcoming, and they describe his tenure so far as something of a cruel fate.

A grand jury described Grant's tenure as Sheriff as "tainted and corrupt."

This was not evolutionary change, but radical or discontinuous change,'" and described his tenure as "one of continuous turmoil.

Nonetheless, it would be difficult to describe Mr. Somers's tenure as an unqualified success.