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Discover LudwigThe phrase "bring charges" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in a legal context to refer to the act of formally accusing someone of a crime.
Example: "The prosecutor decided to bring charges against the suspect after reviewing the evidence."
Alternatives: "file charges" or "press charges."
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No. Don't bring charges.
Federal prosecutors decided not to bring charges.
A grand jury declined to bring charges.
She would have to bring charges against me.
The German police are deliberating over whether to bring charges.
But no, they were not going to bring charges.
After an investigation, Dr. Novello decided to bring charges.
Neither of them decided to bring charges, however.
The S.E.C. did not, however, bring charges against him.
Officials have 36 hours to bring charges against detainees.
A grand jury later declined to bring charges against Wilson.
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