Such appointments are permanent. Those hired with the understanding they will seek tenure are said to be "on the tenure track."

VOA: special.2009.04.09

Now that we know about grapes and geography, we have some important tools for understanding the label on a bottle of wine.

VOA: special.2010.10.13

" Some one with both feet on the ground is a person with a good understanding of reality.

VOA: special.2009.03.08

It is whispered into your ear with the understanding that you will not pass it on to others.

VOA: special.2009.02.22

"There is common understanding with the DPRK on the need to implement the 2005 joint statement and to resume the six-party process,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.11

"First,on our watch-listing procedures: did the government do everything it could have with the information it had, understanding that these procedures are several years old?

VOA: standard.2009.12.27

In this version the Sway Machinery backs up Arby's voice. (Speaking) Arby says the song is about working together in peace on the land, working together in understanding.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

The Indian leader announced Monday that the United States and India would sign a memorandum of understanding during his visit designed to improve cooperation on energy security, clean energy and climate change.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25