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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a charge on" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts related to finance, legal matters, or obligations, typically referring to a financial burden or obligation placed on an asset or account.
Example: "There is a charge on the property that must be settled before the sale can proceed."
Alternatives: "a fee on" or "a levy against".
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They got the stop when their backup power forward drew a charge on one of the game's most dazzling scorers.
But they forced a charge on him.
Moments later, he committed a foul trying to draw a charge on Wade.
Instead of a defensive foul, the official Scott Foster called a charge on Anthony.
Most took no financial or legal advice nor placed a charge on the property development.
He also assisted Camby for a dunk and drew a charge on Stith during the spurt.
A service charge is a charge on your charge for services.
Powell suggests a charge on coffee cups is an obvious next step.
Then Ashley Battle, the Big East defensive player of the year, drew a charge on Stephens.
Recently, I asked him about a charge on our credit card.
Instead of a charge on purchase, a so-called "front-end load", some funds impose a "back-end load", a charge on investors when they redeem their shares early.
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