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
"If Disney had not done the film, we wouldn't be where we are; I don't think we would be known - and many other people have come on board to support our philosophy," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025
Although my mother, father, and I had spoken to Mr. Hull when he’d first come on board with the boys, we’d left him to visit alone with his children.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
