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 tech sector is leading the S&P 500’s earnings charge with first-quarter profit estimates rising more than any other sector.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
"It's senseless. It's a video you can never unwatch," Micah McCombs, special agent in charge with Homeland Security Investigations, said during a news conference on Friday.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Luka Doncic led the charge with 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds in just 29 minutes.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
The administration’s intention is to replace the across-the-board charge with a series of country-specific duties through a separate process under Article 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
It is usually the fashion now to charge with bombs and spades only.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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