Example Sentences

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Prosecutors have charged 45 people in total - but they believe most of them are in Serbia and unlikely to be handed over.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Prosecutors have charged the 54-year-old with 142 offences.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Prosecutors, however, have charged him only with murder and the two enhancements.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Ken Jordan, co-founder of executive-search firm Purple Gold Partners, said companies have charged job seekers in the past for career coaching and résumé reviews, but reverse recruiters have been rare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

I am certain that if he were released he would have charged every bear we passed and found victory or death.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck