intrusting

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Alexander did so, intrusting the command to an officer named Ptolemy.

From Alexander the Great Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

Events have abundantly proved the error of intrusting the management of the expedition to civilians and men of bureaux.

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

William of Orange had testified his confidence in him by intrusting to him a mission as difficult as it was dangerous, the nature of which we shall know later on.

From A Romance of the West Indies by Sue, Eugène

Were Bluebeard to do me the honor of intrusting me with his keys, I should spend a pleasant half-hour speculating on his family affairs.

From The Gentle Reader by Crothers, Samuel McChord

Fear of "the King of Hanover" was described as the reason for intrusting him as a baby to Admiral Allan, whose frigate was off the coast.

From Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 by Hare, Augustus J. C.