charged

Example Sentences

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The Orange County district attorney’s office had originally charged Jennings in connection to the shooting but dismissed the case to allow for the federal case to proceed, according to the Justice Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

A woman from Orange County, Calif., was charged last fall with illegally registering her dog to vote and submitting ballots on the canine’s behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It means the energy price cap, which fixes the maximum amount customers on a standard variable tariff can be charged, will rise from 1 July.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

And as it looked up, it charged at me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Penelope thought she might have enough money in her purse to pay for a cab, although she had no idea how much they charged, as she had never taken one before.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood