face charges

idiom

: to be formally accused of a crime
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Amirov and Omarov are currently in U.S. custody and Mamedov was extradited from the Czech Republic to the country of Georgia to face charges there. Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 Two candidates vying for key Chandler seats have been convicted or may soon face charges. Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024 What happened with the curfew in Wauwatosa? In October 2020, McBride called a limited curfew order in anticipation of unrest that could follow with the Milwaukee County district attorney’s office announcement about whether Mensah would face charges. Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024 The juvenile could face charges of first-degree or second-degree murder, the sheriff's office said. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024 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 30 Nov. 2024.

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