face charges

idiom

: to be formally accused of a crime
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Police officials said Friday that Sean McCune, 53, and Megan Garfield, 41, both of Sacramento County, now face charges of assault with a deadly weapon, felony vandalism and conspiracy charges in connection with this incident. Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Gonzales and former Uvalde schools Police Chief Pete Arredondo are the only two responding officers that day to face charges. Valerie Gonzalez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026 The clock is ticking for the man accused of killing a couple in their Columbus, Ohio, home to be sent back to the Buckeye State to face charges. Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026 Gonzales and former Uvalde schools Police Chief Pete Arredondo are the only two responding officers that day to face charges. CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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