Vernell (Bimbo) Coles of Virginia Tech has surprised Thompson, but he is not the take-charge type that the coach wants.

Rather than a blustery take-charge type, he is said to radiate a "comfort zone" in which the city's heavyweights see someone they trust and admire but don't resent.

She had always been the take-charge type, and at sixty-three she hadn't slowed down at all.

For example, Rob was somewhat immature and was drawn to "take-charge" types of women.

But Mr. Mehta is a take-charge type who will surely exert his formidable influence on overall policies and programming.

She's a take-charge type.

Sonnie had always been the take-charge type, but there was something different about her ever since she came back from Sarindar.

Being the "take-charge" type, they have a strong need to control their money.

Being a take-charge type was necessary and commendable for someone in that kind of position.

That cultured society woman was different from Faye in many ways, but in fundamental respects they were alike: efficient, take-charge types, tough of mind, tender of spirit.