as in accuses
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
the grand jury could indict the mayor for fraud and embezzlement
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Recent Examples of indicts
South Korea reportedly indicts its former prime minister.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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accuses
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What the lawsuits allege The first lawsuit, filed by the families of five campers and two counselors, accuses Camp Mystic of not having adequate safety plans and prioritizing money over safety.—
Pamela Brown,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Kremlin denies any such war, including deliberate airspace violations, and accuses NATO allies of seeking conflict.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Indicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicts. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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