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take office

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  1. Assume an official position or employment, as in The new chair takes office after the first of the year. [Mid-1800s]


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From all he has said as he prepared to take office, it seems Mr. Burnham wants more of the same.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

While Magyar will only take office next month, his team has already held two rounds of talks with high-ranking EU officials as they look to bring black sheep Budapest back into the fold.

From Barron's Apr. 29, 2026

Trump turns 80 in June and is the oldest president to take office in the United States.

From Barron's Apr. 28, 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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