face charges

idiom

: to be formally accused of a crime
Will she face charges?

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In Newark, Jimenez-Guzel and Mirreh face charges of conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, The Associated Press reported. Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025 Clase and Ortiz face charges on multiple counts of wire fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to influence sporting contests by bribery, money laundering conspiracy and more, according to prosecutors. Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025 Once the Minnesota charges get resolved, Zimmerman could be made to face charges in Iowa. Robb Murray, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025 The boy did not face charges due to his age, officials have said. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for face charges

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“Face charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face%20charges. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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