be in charge
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Generally, when I meet eldest siblings, there’s a kind of interesting energy of someone who both needs to be in charge and needs a lot of permission.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
“I wanted a different existence. I wanted to be in charge of my happiness,” she added.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
The bank said Maurizio Bai, acting deputy general manager, would be in charge of managing its ordinary activities until a shareholders’ meeting scheduled for next month that is due to appoint a new board.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Brink, mayor from 2023-4 and running to be in charge once again, says the current municipal administration has failed to manage the situation.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Somehow the boy seemed to be in charge, which hadn’t been her intention.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
![]()