in charge of
idiom
: having control of or responsibility for (something)
She is in charge of hiring new employees.
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Who is now in charge of Jennifer Kesse’s disappearance case?
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
During Simeone’s 13 years in charge of Atletico and Alonso’s nearly two-and-a-half years managing Leverkusen, both have clearly made their mark on their teams.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The Portuguese manager – who previously impressed during his spell in charge of Sporting Clube de Portugal – got to work straight away, implementing a new system which was supposed to usher in a new era of success.
—Ben Church, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
This war will never end with Hamas in charge of Gaza.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2025
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
During Simeone’s 13 years in charge of Atletico and Alonso’s nearly two-and-a-half years managing Leverkusen, both have clearly made their mark on their teams.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The Portuguese manager – who previously impressed during his spell in charge of Sporting Clube de Portugal – got to work straight away, implementing a new system which was supposed to usher in a new era of success.
—Ben Church, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
This war will never end with Hamas in charge of Gaza.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2025
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“In charge of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20charge%20of. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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