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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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
They were dragged into a relegation battle, and when Robinson departed for Aberdeen in March, former youth coach Craig McLeish was thrust into interim charge with one brief - survive.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
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
The rising market price for aluminum has driven up buyers’ costs for the metal and in turn the delivery charge with the tariff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
It was time to leave this shack and take charge, with a wand that would now do his full bidding.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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