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So what would he do if he was put in charge of the UK's entry?

From BBC May 17, 2026

Professionally trained, full-time foster parents will be put in charge of providing care and support for the children.

From MarketWatch Feb. 19, 2026

Sargeant held meetings with General Manuel Quevedo, a military honcho who Maduro had put in charge of his fledgling oil industry.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 12, 2026

He was made general in 2011, and later put in charge of arms and equipment procurement and development.

From Barron's Feb. 4, 2026

Laney was put in charge of soothing Jessie’s wounded soul by feeding her cheese croissants while Isa, Hyacinth, and Oliver gathered cleaning supplies and a garbage bag and went upstairs.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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