face charges

phrase

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

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An Atlanta police officer will not face charges in the deadly shooting of a man outside a College Park bar nearly two years ago. Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 10 July 2026 Cops are asking the public’s help tracking him down to face charges in the two cases. Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026 Four juveniles were taken into custody and face charges that include third-degree assault by mob, assault on police while resisting arrest, resisting arrest, possession of a machine gun and breach of peace. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 According to the company, consumers would not face charges before the reactors begin generating electricity. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 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 18 Jul. 2026.

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