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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The 2020 win against Liverpool, via a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw, was Arteta’s second trophy in charge, having taken charge in December 2019. Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 In a further blow, Parini’s plans go right off the rails when Alistair has some bad news from London and leaves him in charge of the elderly, ailing Borges, then 72. Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026 Yet, who was in charge of placing toxic yew plants along the carriage paths? Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026 Luis Enrique took over at PSG in 2023 and has led the team to back-to-back Champions League titles as well as the French league title in each of his three seasons in charge. ABC News, 15 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 2026.

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