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chargé

[chahrj] / tʃɑrdʒ /
NOUN
chargé d'affaires
Synonyms


charge










VERB
ask a price
Synonyms




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As Petro was traveling to Washington, Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s interim president, met with U.S. chargé d’affaires Laura Dogu to talk about the future.

From Salon Feb. 5, 2026

Her new position as chargé d’affaires augments a career that includes senior roles in hostage recovery for the FBI and as ambassador to Nicaragua and Honduras during periods characterized by social and political volatility.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 4, 2026

A U.S. diplomatic and security delegation led by chargé d’affaires John McNamara traveled to Venezuela on Friday to conduct logistical and technical evaluations for a possible reopening of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 9, 2026

Estonia's foreign ministry said it summoned the Russian chargé d'affaires "to lodge a protest" over Friday's incursion, while top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas described the incident as "an extremely dangerous provocation".

From BBC Sep. 19, 2025

In 1839, while the House was considering an outfit for a chargé d'affaires to Holland, Slade of Vermont began a speech in favor of appointing a diplomatic agent to Haiti.

From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917 by Various

The share of retailers that now charge a return fee at least some of the time, up from 43% five years ago, according to Loop Returns.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

They might charge 1% annually on a $500,000 portfolio, but this rate should drop to 0.50% or lower for larger portfolios over, say, $1 million to $5 million.

From MarketWatch Sep. 9, 2026

Many retailers have policies like Lane Bryant that allow free returns if the item is dropped off in store, but now charge for returning through the mail.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

It could be a trusted family member or a solicitor, but check whether they charge a fee.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

I run my hand along her back, wishing there were a world where CPU was in charge.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

Sean Garcia-Leys, executive director of the Peace & Justice Law Center who was acting as a spokesman for Alvarez, criticized Essayli’s decision to bring the charges.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Burke has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Prosecutors unveiled the indictment in early 2019, and Washington slapped a first round of sanctions on Huawei after the charges were levied.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

So far this decade, Walmart has built up its so-called retail media network, which charges brands for advertisements and sponsored searches on the retailer’s websites and apps.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

After a month of being held in jail, the charges against you are dropped.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

He said France and other EU countries are thinking about “having a common site to several European countries where our ambassadors or chargés d’affaires can be present” in Afghanistan.

From Seattle Times Dec. 4, 2021

In some countries, high-ranking government officials will not meet with anyone short of a formal U.S. ambassador, shunning the chargés d’affaires who have taken over in the interim.

From Washington Post Oct. 27, 2021

Claims for outfits and salaries by chargés d'affaires and secretaries of legation who have not been appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 2, part 3: Andrew Jackson, 1st term by James D. (James Daniel) Richardson

Also, a large and nervous party of fugitives of mixed nationalities and professions––consuls, chargés, attachés, and innocent, agitated citizens––was summarily grabbed and ordered into indefinite limbo.

From The Crimson Tide A Novel by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers

His salary was unprovided for; and there was no way of remedying this important omission, but by giving him place in the diplomatic service bill, among chargés d'affaires, envoys extraordinary, and ministers plenipotentiary.

From The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster With an Essay on Daniel Webster as a Master of English Style by Daniel Webster

He has been charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service and preparatory conduct.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

To be sure, the president and the executive branch are charged with lawfully implementing congressional directives about the dispersal of appropriated funds.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2026

“It’s a very emotionally charged issue right now.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

One woman in her early 20s told the Journal that after police searched her apartment and charged her earlier this year, she went into hiding in another part of Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

Her daughter-in-law Maria, Yuri’s brother’s wife, charged in, panting after the run from her house.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

Intel has shown it can raise prices on personal-computer chips, and the company might soon start charging even more as the high costs of memory components weigh on the broader technology ecosystem.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

EV newcomers often struggle with the complexities of charging, and previous attempts to marry plug-in and gas vehicles haven’t found much commercial success in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

To its credit, Porsche understands that an electric car’s performance includes charging performance.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

The rising demand for fast public charging, in particular, has been propelled by EV drivers who don’t have charging at their apartment or home, and the growing market for used EVs, she said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Alexander had assumed the role of matador, and Beowulf and Cassiopeia were taking turns charging at him.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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