He was assuming a larger role among the leadership.

He had an energetic personality and quickly assumed a leadership position among the faculty.

Soon, however, this musical style began to assume great importance among other local and regional authorities.

I assume a certain basic honor among people who came to avenge an ancient crime.

She felt out of place assuming a leadership role among her shipmates.

Religion assumed its proper place in the last decade among the lives of the local populace.

The calculation assumes, among other things, that the windows would last for 40 years.

"Parents should never assume good will among their children if there have been no prior agreements or discussions," he said.

Christopher Adams assumed a special place among them 20 years ago, when their father, John, died.

Jefferson quickly assumed a leadership rule among like-minded men of his generation.