come on board
Example Sentences
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“You walk a fine line not pushing the next generation to come on board, while trying to develop a passion for the family business,” Lisa says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
“When they come on board, they discover that this kind of environment, a very exclusive bubble, is actually something they really like,” Fara said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026
After insisting that Nicks come on board as lead singer, they began opening shows for the likes of Janis Joplin and Jefferson Airplane.
From Salon • Sep. 19, 2025
Cronin said in November that he had encouraged then-New Mexico coach Richard Pitino to recruit Dent after Andrews already agreed to come on board with the Bruins.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2025
Carmine soon wants to crawl off the seat, and I am so busy trying to distract him from escaping that I barely notice as the other kids come on board and the car fills.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
