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

As two discharged doughboys intrusted with a dead pal's little girl, they try to find the grandparents named Smith.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

Oh yes, the Norbiton Urban District Council have intrusted him with—well, I'm afraid I've forgotten just what it is, but he's doing very well, and I thought you'd be interested to hear about Dorothy.

From The Vanity Girl by MacKenzie, Compton