in charge

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Definition of in chargenext
as in presiding
highest in rank or authority The team member in charge led the morning meeting.

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Recent Examples of in charge Its time in charge has been divided across six distinct runs. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Second, putting one heir in charge of an estate can create friction with the other heirs. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 29 July 2026 The mistake was discovered by a member of the county’s governance reform task force, which was in charge of the implementation of Measure J. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 Klopp’s first official game in charge will be away against the Netherlands on September 24 in the UEFA Nations League. — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in charge

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“In charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20charge. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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