on trial
idiom
: in a situation in which evidence against one is presented in a court to a judge and often a jury to decide if one is guilty of a crime
on trial for murder
She went on trial for possession of drugs.
—sometimes used figuratively to indicate that people will think about something in a critical wayThe controversial case has put the entire health-care system on trial.
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The new trial schedule raises the likelihood that Hunter Biden will be on trial as many voters begin casting their ballots.
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Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 22 May 2024
Several reporters protested but were still forced out. – Aysha Bagchi
What is Trump on trial for?
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
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Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 22 May 2024
Several reporters protested but were still forced out. – Aysha Bagchi
What is Trump on trial for?
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
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“On trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20trial. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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