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4 phrases · 5 example sentences each · See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.
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report a crime
Example Sentences
- ◆If you witness something suspicious, don't hesitate — report the crime immediately.General
- ◆Did you actually report the crime, or did you just talk about doing it?Casual
- ◆The whistleblower reported the crime to federal authorities after internal complaints were ignored.News
- ◆Employees are legally obligated to report any crime they witness in the course of their duties.Professional
- ◆A member of staff reported the crime after noticing significant stock discrepancies.Workplace
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arrest a suspect
Example Sentences
- ◆Arresting a suspect is just the beginning of a long legal process.General
- ◆They arrested a suspect, but honestly I'm not sure they have the right person.Casual
- ◆Police arrested a suspect in connection with the series of bank robberies late on Friday evening.News
- ◆The agency confirmed that a suspect had been arrested and was being held for questioning.Professional
- ◆Security staff detained a suspect and called the police, who made a formal arrest shortly after.Workplace
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face charges
Example Sentences
- ◆No one should be above the law — everyone must face charges if there is sufficient evidence.General
- ◆So is he actually going to face charges, or is nothing going to happen again?Casual
- ◆The former executive is facing charges of fraud and misuse of company funds.News
- ◆The firm faces charges related to environmental violations discovered during a routine inspection.Professional
- ◆The contractor faces charges after failing to meet mandatory safety requirements on site.Workplace
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deny allegations
Example Sentences
- ◆When someone denies allegations, the truth usually emerges eventually.General
- ◆Of course he's denying the allegations — what else was he going to do?Casual
- ◆The senator strongly denied allegations of financial misconduct in a statement to the press.News
- ◆The company denied all allegations and announced it would pursue legal action against the source.Professional
- ◆The employee denied the allegations and requested that a union representative be present.Workplace
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press charges
- ◆After reviewing the evidence, the victim decided to press charges against the former employee.Professional
- ◆It takes courage to press charges, but sometimes it's the only way to get justice.General