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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Alicent makes similar entreaties to Rhaenyra, offering to divide the kingdom, with Aegon in charge of the stormlands, westerlands, the Reach and rule from Oldtown, with everything to the north going to Rhaenyra. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The group has made plenty of enemies during its almost 20 years in charge of the enclave. Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 But at the same time, the military, the IRGC, is clearly in charge. ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 Liverpool’s new manager turned Bournemouth into a highly efficient outfit during his time in charge there and could carry over some ideas to his latest club. Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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