take on the mantle of

phrase

: to take on the job of

He took on the mantle of director.

Examples of take on the mantle of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His decision to step down at the end of this summer’s band concert season to take on the mantle of director emeritus will leave some big shoes to fill. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2023

In the anniversary special, Trini's daughter Minh (Charlie Kersh) aims to take on the mantle of the Yellow Ranger and continue her mother's legacy — the entire plot centers around honoring Trini and Trang. — Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2023

Walsh commit Mallory Oddo came on strong in the postseason and appears ready to take on the mantle of leadership. — Joe Magill, cleveland, 17 Nov. 2022

Heughan's Bond-audition story comes as buzz continues about who will take on the mantle of the fictional spy after Craig, who has retired as Bond following 2021's No Time to Die. — Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2022

In an at-times emotional call to action, Garland said the graduates — who faced the threat of the pandemic during their college years — must take on the mantle of overcoming the polarization that is tearing the nation apart. — John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2022

Sam Wilson struggled with whether to take on the mantle of Captain America—and whether the country was ready for a Black Cap. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 23 Apr. 2021

Rhymes for take on the mantle of

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