face charges

idiom

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

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In August 2022, Kristianson was arrested in Kansas on a warrant and extradited to Florida to face charges for allegedly exposing himself during a FaceTime call with three teenage girls, according to the district attorney’s office. Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025 Citing no other causes of death for the 78-year-old filmmaker and his 68-year-old spouse, the Medical Examiner’s official report comes on the same day that the Reiners’ youngest son made his first court appearance to face charges of two counts of first-degree murder. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025 The pair also are expected to face charges in Cook County in connection with the home invasion in Lemont, according to the sheriff's office. Todd Feurer, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025 No arrests were noted on the report, but a police spokesperson said those responsible for the vandalism could face charges. Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Dec. 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 Dec. 2025.

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