face charges

phrase

: to be formally accused of a crime
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The Cabinet said those arrested could face charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act where applicable. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 All three face charges of affray, robbery, recklessly causing injury and theft. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The suspects were booked into the Fort Worth City Jail and face charges of burglary of a building, evading arrest or detention, and criminal mischief, according to police records. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 The person found responsible could face charges of abandonment and neglect. — Julia Avant, CBS News, 7 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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