take office
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He or she will take office on January 1, 2027.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
In this scenario, Burnham could be Labour leader by 17 July, and then take office as prime minister three days later on 20 July, to allow time for the transfer of power.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The winner will take office July 28 for a five-year term and will inherit a stable economy, with GDP growth of over three percent and low inflation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh would take office as chairman in May; Powell could stay on as a Fed governor through January 2028.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026
He was not scheduled to take office for another year.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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