face charges

idiom

: to be formally accused of a crime
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Brown and her two adult daughters face charges of wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud used to falsely obtain pandemic relief loans, according to an indictment in federal district court and a Thursday news release from Charlotte’s U.S. attorney. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025 Wade will later be returned to Sacramento to face charges in Howell’s death. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025 The suspects each face charges including criminal threats, possession and manufacturing of a destructive device, conspiracy to commit a felony, and pending charges of conspiracy to commit mass murder. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 The suspects face charges including armed robbery, kidnapping and membership in a criminal gang, all of which carry the potential for life imprisonment, the AP said. Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 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 31 May. 2025.

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