face up to
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Raygoza, 38, of Riverside and Brown, 38, of Aurora, Colo., each face up to five years in federal prison, according to Essayli.
From Los Angeles Times
Four defendants -- two Israelis including a former soldier and two Greeks -- face up to five years in prison for violating the confidentiality of telephone communications.
From Barron's
She will face up to five years in federal prison at her April 13 sentencing hearing.
From Los Angeles Times
Under Ghana's Cybersecurity Act 2020, anyone who publishes explicit images of children or adults without full consent can face up to 25 years in prison.
From BBC
The defendants face up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
From Los Angeles Times
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