Sentence examples for on the duties from inspiring English sources

The only question was whether one of the country's top economics writers would want to take on the duties associated with running a bureau.

John Adams, took on the duties of treasurer of the U.S. Mint.

In December he also takes on the duties of music director at the Teatro dell'Opera in Rome.

But Mr. Lumet stands apart by taking on the duties of a principal creator for a weekly series.

Before appointing an agent, it is important to determine whether that person is willing to take on the duties.

He told the conservative Liberal party faithful he was "proud and humbled to take on the duties of government".

In a farewell message, General Chang, who pleaded ill-health, requested the five council members to form a standing committee to carry on the duties of administration.

A new presenter is yet to be named although there is an internet campaign to get The Muppets to take on the duties.

"We were getting better and better and it was harder and harder to score on us," said Phillips, who took on the duties of defensive coordinator this season.

Cuts, meanwhile, had slashed so deeply at some schools that principals reported taking on the duties of a secretary, a social worker or a janitor.

Mr. Dreyfus is also taking on the duties of director general, a top business-side post that had been held by an ally to Mr. Fottorino, David Guiraud.