have charge of
Example Sentences
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Though tried and jailed under vice laws, she persisted in arguing that women should have charge of their own bodies, coining the term “birth control.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 1, 2021
“I have charge of several tents and it keeps me busy. There isn’t much we can do for the boys here except keep their dressings clean, keep them warm, and give them hypodermics.”
From Washington Times ● Apr. 15, 2017
"I will get net somewhere around £2m," she says, "most of which will then end up going to lawyers. Lawyers have charge of my house so everything basically is going to go to them."
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2015
In his new job, he will have charge of the ABC broadcast network and cable channels including the Disney Channels and ABC Family.
From Reuters ● Mar. 24, 2014
“I have charge of his defense,” Max said.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
