have charge of
Example Sentences
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“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
Her contract states the superintendent “shall have charge of the administration of the schools under the direction of the Board,” she said in the filing.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 13, 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
