hold office, or a position of power
Queen Elizabeth II has reigned for 70 years.
His horrible reign over the office is finally over; he’s been fired!
a product of one’s creative endeavor
The Penobscot writing system is the brainchild of Frank Siebert, a doctor who led a double life to study indigenous languages.
Many projects were the brainchild of the former CFO, Jack.
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest
Americans love to root for the underdog.
Ukraine was considered the underdog against Russia, but has been remarkably successful defending the territory.
the necessary expertise or qualities
She’s got what it takes to pull up her grade.
Only as a team will they have what it takes to cross the finish line; they’ll not finish if they let their egos get in the way.