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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Few figures are as synonymous with Mexican football as Aguirre, now in his third stint coaching the national team after being in charge for the 2002 and 2010 World Cups, but this co-exists with his El Vasco nickname. Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026 For the past decade, Heidi Vermilyea has been in charge of the parade souvenirs, selling hats, t-shirts, and Christmas tree ornaments out of a blue trailer. Susan Bence, NPR, 4 July 2026 People entering the National Mall grounds will have to pass through TSA-like screening, said Tara McLeese, the Secret Service Special Agent in charge of the Washington field office. Luke Barr, ABC News, 3 July 2026 Pyrotecnico, a national fireworks and drones display business, is in charge of the spectacle. Staff Report, USA Today, 2 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 12 Jul. 2026.

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