face charges

phrase

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

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Corrales and Henry also face charges of obstructing a peace officer. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2026 Both men face charges of wire fraud and engaging in unlawful monetary transactions, carrying potential prison sentences of up to 20 years. Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2026 In August, 14 people were charged in connection to the operation, with attorney Paul Robinson being the only non-student to face charges. Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Broward County State Attorney's Office A Florida woman who fatally shot a man in the parking lot of a Walmart during a confrontation over a parking space won't face charges, prosecutors announced Thursday. ABC News, 3 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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