These people will go back to their respective countries and gradually assume the mantle of power.

Each one of my kind eventually assumes the mantle.

Dad was still having a hard time, and Micah had assumed the mantle of leadership in our family.

This actor assumed the mantle of his father's stage name in 1804.

She had assumed the mantle of power after the failure of the two male leaders.

Joey held second spot for two laps before Robert assumed the mantle.

But I don't want to stand in your way if you are ready to assume the mantle of the Wise.

Then and only then, he said, would the Jewish people be strong enough to assume the mantle of building a nation state.

Three contenders have the best chance to assume the mantle of top American rider.

She went back to her desk and assumed the mantle of the perfect receptionist.