charges
Example Sentences
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No charges had been filed but an investigation was underway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
The incident was detailed in a graphic lawsuit filed last month, drawing harsh backlash against the Ivy League institution and New York prosecutors for not filing any criminal charges against the accused perpetrators.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten — who had authority to pursue criminal charges — cited New York’s voluntary intoxication law in explaining why he initially did not do so.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
An agent working for a consumer can also flag junk fees, catch unauthorized charges, decode fine print and steer its owner away from predatory products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Each new street she trudged down with her three weary charges in tow seemed more packed with unhelpful people than the one before.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
