take the role of

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Dave Filoni - who has worked on many of the studio's animated shows - will take the role of president and chief creative officer, working alongside co-president Lynwen Brennan.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

They will take the role of nurses and aides and in some cases provide the emotional support that used to come from family and friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

The on-screen Blue Boy Scout conveyed a Smallville-bred sense of humility throughout, saying he almost didn’t take the role of Superman for fear of being too busy to help with a newborn.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025

According to Ferguson’s letter, John Paramo, assistant superintendent of educational services, would take the role of acting superintendent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023

When I said just now that we, you and I, were the lion and the ass of Kryloff's fable, of course it is understood that I take the role of the ass.

From The Idiot by Martin, Eva M.