intrusted

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Intrusted with the care of his country's interests he is willing to overlook the offence against her, under the law of nations, to deprive the enemy of doing so much harm.

From The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet by Cooper, James Fenimore

Intrusted with absolute power, he abstained from abusing it—a patriot in the most exalted sense, as well as a poet and philosopher.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John

Am I not captain here, Intrusted by the King's command with care Of Naaman until he is restored?

From The Poems of Henry Van Dyke by Van Dyke, Henry

Intrusted with the welfare of a great people, he did not allow the misconduct of another with respect to himself, for one moment, to withdraw his attention from their interest.

From Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. by Lossing, Benson John

Intrusted with much that is valuable, she is generally a person of the highest consideration and respect, and seldom fails to acquire the elevated manners and refined address of her superiors.

From Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor