intrusted

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As John Marshall was later to say of this new Constitution, “The sword and the purse, all the external relations, and no inconsiderable portion of the industry of the nation are intrusted to its Government.”

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2012

Recently Hearst Sr. intrusted Hearst Jr. with a long-distance errand.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is true that government affairs are now intrusted to others who always had misgivings concerning the old acquisitive ideas.

From Time Magazine Archive

Three men, namely M. Kaganovitch, known as Stalin's right hand, Jarovski, and Enukidze, secretary of the central executive committee, were intrusted with carrying out this scheme.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is most unfortunate that the early stages of our intercourse with the natives had not been intrusted to a man of firmness and sound sense.

From March to Magdala by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)