in charge of
idiom
: having control of or responsibility for (something)
She is in charge of hiring new employees.
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When the Breeders’ Cup is held, the track is essentially rented and the Breeders’ Cup is in charge of all things not covered by state regulatory agencies.
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Petro, wearing a military cap while meeting with journalists at the presidential palace on Tuesday, described the theft of Colombia’s weaponry as a scandalous act of corruption involving officials in charge of protecting the state.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 May 2024
The man in charge of a staff that was wise enough to shift Hachimura off Nikola Jokic and dedicate Davis to covering the reigning MVP, and to allow James to roam the paint instead of chasing Michael Porter Jr. around the perimeter.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 30 Apr. 2024
Godwin was hired 10 months after the dismissal of Barbara Fedida, longtime top executive in charge of business affairs.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
The commission recommended disciplinary action against officials in charge of the city’s housing, sanitation, electricity and water agencies.
—Lynsey Chutel, New York Times, 6 May 2024
As a child, my aunt worked for Grumman, for the man who was in charge of designing and building the LEM module.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 3 May 2024
Everyone can now chat with the host Previously, a de facto leader had to emerge to be in charge of booking the home and communicating details with the Airbnb host, often leading to a game of telephone and placing all the responsibility on one person’s shoulders.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2024
Nicole Austin, director of George Dickel and luxury whiskey, is the woman in charge of the operation at the Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. where Dickel is distilled and aged, and has been the force behind other recent releases like Dickel Bourbon and last fall’s 18-year-old whiskey.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Petro, wearing a military cap while meeting with journalists at the presidential palace on Tuesday, described the theft of Colombia’s weaponry as a scandalous act of corruption involving officials in charge of protecting the state.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 May 2024
The man in charge of a staff that was wise enough to shift Hachimura off Nikola Jokic and dedicate Davis to covering the reigning MVP, and to allow James to roam the paint instead of chasing Michael Porter Jr. around the perimeter.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 30 Apr. 2024
Godwin was hired 10 months after the dismissal of Barbara Fedida, longtime top executive in charge of business affairs.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
The commission recommended disciplinary action against officials in charge of the city’s housing, sanitation, electricity and water agencies.
—Lynsey Chutel, New York Times, 6 May 2024
As a child, my aunt worked for Grumman, for the man who was in charge of designing and building the LEM module.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 3 May 2024
Everyone can now chat with the host Previously, a de facto leader had to emerge to be in charge of booking the home and communicating details with the Airbnb host, often leading to a game of telephone and placing all the responsibility on one person’s shoulders.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2024
Nicole Austin, director of George Dickel and luxury whiskey, is the woman in charge of the operation at the Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. where Dickel is distilled and aged, and has been the force behind other recent releases like Dickel Bourbon and last fall’s 18-year-old whiskey.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
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“In charge of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20charge%20of. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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