assume the role
Example Sentences
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It paved the way for her to assume the role of president should Ortega, who is believed to be in frail health, should be declared "permanently absent".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Weiner is set to become executive chairman-designate in October and fully assume the role after Domino’s current executive chairman, David Brandon, retires next year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, then the lieutenant governor would assume the role.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
He had been due to formally assume the role after presenting his credentials to Ireland's President Catherine Connolly at her residence on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 2026
“We must assume the role of Questing Beast and be hunted ourselves.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
