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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The three German teams remain the ones to beat and they occupy the top three spots with Johannes Lochner, who won two-man gold earlier this week, leading the charge with an overall time of 1:48:61.
From BBC
Former manager Thomas Frank was sacked on 11 February after eight months in charge, with ex-Marseille, Lazio and Juventus boss Tudor coming in to replace him.
From BBC
A Dark Blues side so lacklustre in an 18-16 tournament-opening loss to Italy in Rome were a team transformed on home soil, with Scotland powerful at the ruck and sharp behind the scrum as they marked coach Gregor Townsend's 100th match in charge with a fifth win in six encounters against England.
From Barron's
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
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