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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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
But through Burnley, Brighton, City and beyond, Maguire played for every single minute of the four-match winning streak Carrick started his spell in charge with.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
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 • Feb. 21, 2026
Jesse had taken charge, with Eric happy to abide by his decisions.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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