in charge of
idiom
: having control of or responsibility for (something)
She is in charge of hiring new employees.
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Kerr County's funding application was turned down by Texas officials in charge of administering the federal funds.
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Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 July 2025
Recent Results and Performances Portuguese head coach Emily Lima has been in charge of Peru for the last couple of years and will lead them into a major tournament for the first time this summer.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The address is registered to Jack Lee, who is in charge of product storage and security for Devastating.
—Wire Services, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
Maresca spoke of having sought — and received — a position reference from former Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi, who is now in charge of French side Marseille.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 July 2025
Recent Results and Performances Portuguese head coach Emily Lima has been in charge of Peru for the last couple of years and will lead them into a major tournament for the first time this summer.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The address is registered to Jack Lee, who is in charge of product storage and security for Devastating.
—Wire Services, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
Maresca spoke of having sought — and received — a position reference from former Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi, who is now in charge of French side Marseille.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for in charge of
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“In charge of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20charge%20of. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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