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 There is an agency in charge of enforcing the rules with the objective of putting guardrails around a spending spree exacerbated by a transfer portal that encourages players to seek better offers from different schools. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 However, the details about who is actually in charge can get lost in the headline. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The musician in charge curates the guest experience, creating the soundtrack, collaborating on food and beverage menus, and arranging one-of-a-kind onsite performances that make a weekend feel like a complete all-access adventure. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026 Despite that electoral defeat, Curtis remains in charge of Shasta County elections through the remainder of his term and retains authority over personnel decisions in his office. — Drew Askeland, USA Today, 18 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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