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come on board





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But then, after graduating, he worked alongside the company’s master distiller in Virginia for six months, and got inspired to come on board as an operations manager.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

“You walk a fine line not pushing the next generation to come on board, while trying to develop a passion for the family business,” Lisa says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Mining recently resumed, and as new investors come on board, their contracts specify that 1% of their profits go to the orphanage.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

After insisting that Nicks come on board as lead singer, they began opening shows for the likes of Janis Joplin and Jefferson Airplane.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2025

“Before I come on board your vessel,” said he, “will you have the kindness to inform me whither you are bound?”

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley




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