in charge

phrase

Synonyms of in chargenext
: having control or custody of something
He is in charge of the training program.

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Even for the 4th of July, a casserole has to make an appearance if Grandma's in charge. Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 The Lebanese government wants its national army to be in charge of security. Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026 Pyrotecnico, a national fireworks and drones display business, is in charge of the spectacle. Staff Report, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Confrontation, feedback, accountability, the naming of a difficult dynamic, all of it drifts upward to the person in charge. Heidi Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in charge

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“In charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20charge. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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