face charges

idiom

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

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The suspects each face charges including criminal threats, possession and manufacturing of a destructive device, conspiracy to commit a felony, and pending charges of conspiracy to commit mass murder. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 The suspects face charges including armed robbery, kidnapping and membership in a criminal gang, all of which carry the potential for life imprisonment, the AP said. Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025 All five face charges of participating in a criminal group. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025 She was eventually brought back to New York to face charges. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 7 May 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 25 May. 2025.

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