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 was just one problem, according to the executives in charge. — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 The Pope is in charge, and there's no mechanism to say the Pope can't be in charge. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Oct. 2026 After leaving this summer following ten incredible, trophy-laden seasons in charge, Guardiola was welcomed back at the Etihad as Manchester City continues to keep up appearances. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 As airfield damage repair officer in charge, his job is to get things done, quickly. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in charge

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

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