Examples of 'took up office' in a sentence

Meaning of "took up office"

took up office: This phrase is used when someone begins a new position or job, especially in a formal setting such as government or a company. It signifies the act of starting work in a particular office or role

How to use "took up office" in a sentence

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I took up office plays for the money.
That same year a Commissioner for Children took up office.
When the commissioner took up office the existing Police Authority was abolished.
Only Judge Pilotti and I gave an address when we took up office.
Bühler took up office as President of the WEU Assembly on 1 January this year.
Sound financial management has been one of this Commission 's priorities since it took up office.
Since the Director took up office in 1979 a number of successful prosecutions have been made.
Mr. Jean-Christophe Pernollet and Mr. Christophe Kratzer took up office as head auditors.
He took up office on 5 October.
At present the Governor of Anguilla is Alan Huckle, who took up office in May 2004.
He took up office on 1 March 2011 and is serving his second term of five years.

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