charge with
Idioms-
Impose a duty or task on, as in He was charged with getting this message to the commissioners . [c. 1300]
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Accuse of a crime, as in He was charged with creating a disturbance . [Mid-1500s]
Example Sentences
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Rodri has until February 18 to respond to the charge, with the potential for a suspension if he is found guilty.
From Barron's
Italy bowlers faced the heat in the day game as opener George Munsey led Scotland's batting charge with his 54-ball 84.
From Barron's
Moments later it was pandemonium at Estadio da Luz with Benfica players running in all directions and Trubin ending his own euphoric wild charge with a knee slide having scored the decisive goal with a bullet header.
From BBC
United have marked Carrick's first two matches in charge with successive wins.
From BBC
He has galvanised United to play in a far more vibrant manner than their timid displays under Amorim, securing a 2-0 victory over Manchester City in his first game before putting a dent in Arsenal's title charge with an impressive win in north London.
From Barron's
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