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while in office vs during term of office

Both of these phrases are fine/correct and commonly used in English. They're comparable as they both refer to the time period when someone's serving in a particular position, especially in a political context.

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while in office

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in political contexts.

This phrase is used to refer to the time period when someone is serving in a particular position, especially in a political context.

Examples:

The president made several important decisions while in office.
The senator implemented new policies while in office.
The mayor faced many challenges while in office.

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I would congratulate him, too, on his work while in office.
I know that you have done your best, Commissioner, while in office.
When a senator dies while in office, it falls to the governor to appoint a replacement for the remainder of the term.
Is the Commission aware that, via a recommendation, a UN Subcommittee has highlighted the need for former leaders to be held to account for breaking the law while in office?
The Washington Post reported that while still in office as attorney general...
According to The Washington Post, while still in office as attorney general John Mitchell had personally controlled a secret Republican fund.
One, you were running a news blog while working in office.
The Washington Post reported that while still in office as Attorney General...
While still in office, former Commissioner Kuneva confirmed that she would make legislative proposals to ensure improved fire safety in hotels if no suitable voluntary code of conduct could be agreed by the European hotel industry's European trade association, HOTREC.
The Commission must complete the work it has started on this initiative while it is still in office, which I hope will be done within a few days.
That is why I am working extremely hard to get it on the table to propose to you while I am still in office.
We need to leave now, while Nicolas is in his office.
I'm not saying there's been a disaster in your office. I'm saying we need to discuss a disaster while in your office.
You know, I worked as a security guard for a little while big office building in Memphis.
Security, Lt. La Forge left sickbay while I was in my office.
While Dad's in the office, his son's watching them spray-paint.
Ever while you were in public office? No.
Did you observe him while he was in my office?
Even if I agreed... if I agreed to do this, I can't open Estes' safe while he's in the office.
Ever while you were in public office? No.

Alternatives:

during their term in office
while serving as [position]
during their time in office
during their tenure
while holding office

during term of office

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in political contexts.

This phrase is used to refer to the time period when someone is serving in a particular position, especially in a political context.

Examples:

The prime minister implemented new policies during his term of office.
The governor faced many challenges during her term of office.
The council member made significant changes during his term of office.

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The merger was implemented during my term of Office.
I think that Parliament must focus especially on this aspect during this term of office.
During his term of office, the Data Protection Secretary shall
Members who become incapacitated during their term of office shall be entitled to a pension.
Future Commissioners will have to abstain from standing in political elections during their term of office.
The Ombudsman may not, during his term of office, engage in any other occupation, whether gainful or not.
But the point of immunity is that it should apply during the term of office, i.e. that you should be able to carry out political activities during the term of office without hindrance.
Members who become incapacitated during their term of office shall be entitled to a pension.
The Ombudsman may not, during his term of office, engage in any other occupation, whether gainful or not.
Director to draft a multiannual plan covering the following during his term of office:
Water is also one of the issues to which I shall be devoting particular attention during my term of office.
At the same time, an option was approved whereby new Member States might subsequently, during two terms of office, apply other rules.
I also believe that during your term of office you will develop transatlantic relations further, which are so important for us Europeans.
It is also regrettable if the Irish presidency is being forced and pressurised into finding some agreement on this during its term of office.
1. Members who become incapacitated during their term of office shall be entitled to a pension.
In this context, the composition of the portfolios of Executive Board members can change during their term of office.
During my term of office as a Member of the Federal Court of Auditors my sector was responsible for monitoring all Germany's pension insurance schemes.
However, it will not be possible to reduce the number of German Members during the term of office.
We should also express our appreciation of the political work undertaken by the Commission during its term of office.
Let me also say quite specifically on behalf of the Council that this Parliament took a qualitative leap forward during this term of office.

Alternatives:

while in office
during their term in office
during their time in office
during their tenure
while holding office

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