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Meanings of assume the role in English

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Usage of assume the role in English
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James Crown, its lead independent director, will assume the role of chairman.
Reuters
2
Biderman will assume the role of vice chairman, a company spokesman said.
Reuters
3
He will also assume the role of chief investment officer of alternatives.
Reuters
4
They are the footnotes of history that assume the role of text.
Terrorists and Freedom Fighters
5
A grandparent is qualified through age and willingness to assume the role.
The Civilization of Illiteracy
6
What induces you to assume the role of a prophet concerning me?
The Shades of the Wilderness: A Story of Lee's Great Stand
7
John Cotter, currently group finance director, will assume the role of chief executive.
The Irish Times
8
Chairman Constantine Macricostas will assume the role of interim CEO, the company said.
Reuters
9
Powell was the first African-American to assume the role of Secretary of State.
News.com.au
10
Robert Blowes, a former CFO, will assume the role on an interim basis.
Reuters
11
Current CEO Eric Schmidt will assume the role of executive chairman.
Reuters
12
Simon Rowe will assume the role as editor on September 8th.
The Irish Times
13
Alain Carrier will assume the role of managing director and head of Europe.
Reuters
14
Andrews, the previous CEO, will assume the role of president.
Reuters
15
Benita Warmbold will assume the role of chief financial officer.
Reuters
16
Chairman Gengchen Han will assume the role of acting CEO.
Reuters
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Ireland
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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