face charges

idiom

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

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The other two officers did not face charges in connection with the shooting. Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025 The shooting remains under investigation, and police did not immediately respond to follow up questions asking if the resident will face charges. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025 James is the first of a handful of Trump foes targeted by the Federal Housing Finance Agency with criminal referrals to face charges. Ella Lee, The Hill, 11 Oct. 2025 The press conference comes after both Lenexa police officers involved in the shooting have already returned to work , before prosecutors announced whether either would face charges . Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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