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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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
"He knows he's got some work to do here as well, but fundamentally we're very happy with Joe in charge with Harry being able to assist him."
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Under Martinez, who took over in 2023 after leaving Belgium, Ronaldo has so far featured in 31 of the Spaniard's 39 games in charge, with most of his absences coming through injury or suspension.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 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
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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