charge with
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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 result is a periodic variation in charge, with some regions containing more electric charge and others containing less.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
Mr. MacCarthy filed an unfair labor practice charge with the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission, alleging the union had failed to represent him fairly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
However, after India decided to hold the 15-year-old in reserve and opted to bowl first, new Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker led Ireland's batting charge, with his half-century helping the hosts post 182-9.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed he will leave the Cottagers after five years in charge, with the 48-year-old close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
When they fought with mace or blunted longaxe, Ser Rolly’s greater size and strength would quickly overwhelm his charge; with swords the contests were more even.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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