as in accuses
law
to state the charges against someone who is accused of a crime in a formal procedure before a judge
—usually used as (be) arraigned
He was arraigned on charges of manslaughter.
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Continue reading … MEDIA NARRATIVE CONTROL — Detransitioner Chloe Cole accuses media of ‘trying to suppress’ coverage of transgender shooters.—
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31 Mar. 2026 -
Noah pressures her to choose him and accuses her of being a gold digger in the process.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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This brunch usually books up, so call soon.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Skipping Travel Insurance No one books a trip expecting delays, cancellations, or illness, but spring weather is notoriously unpredictable, and travel disruptions happen more often than we’d like.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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One of those ideas that Segall cites as core to that thesis is a true crime concept centered around deepfakes, taking a genre that people know and enjoy, and connecting it to the world of technology in a unique way.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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The warrant also cites a Facebook post linking to the fundraiser.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Israeli court indicts the brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini for smuggling tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of cigarettes into Gaza during the war.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Where Rockwell observed, McNaughton indicts.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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The National Assembly impeaches Yoon on a 204-85 vote.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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But for 35 years Heat fans have stood up and made plenty of noise when Baiamonte summons them.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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After several moments of hesitation, Rosie finally summons the courage to cross the threshold and walk through the doorway.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Schiavo raised a similar concern, noting that the National Transportation Safety Board regularly criticizes the Federal Aviation Administration and other regulators for not implementing obvious solutions, even after accidents occur.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gigerenzer criticizes them as ethically problematic and argues that public policy should emphasize education over subtle choice manipulation.—
Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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Jones blames that impasse for kicking the financial stability of TSA officers like a football.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Papperger blames the delays on Ukrainian bureaucracy.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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