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to make (something) legal
They wanted to legalize gambling in their city.
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Recent Examples of legalized
Mac Engel
june 22,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
But a New York Federal Reserve study in March found that credit delinquencies, especially among people under 40, have surged in the more than 30 states that legalized sports gambling since 2018, when the Supreme Court overturned a federal ban.
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Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
States that have legalized recreational cannabis have collected more than $28 billion in tax revenue over the past roughly 12 years, according to a new report from the cannabis policy reform group Marijuana Policy Project.
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Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The state law that legalized sports betting established a 10% tax on net sports betting proceeds, but only allocated $130,000 annually to problem gambling.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Forty states have legalized marijuana use to some degree in recent years, adding a wrinkle to the legal battle.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The recreational use and sale of cannabis was legalized in Canada in 2018 and the brothers opened Cosmic Charlie’s five years ago.
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Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Despite a federal ruling in Wyoming that legalized corner crossing in six states, Montana’s stance remains unclear.
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Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Oceanside initially legalized medical marijuana in 2018 and since then has gradually expanded its licensing program.
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Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Because America’s youth soccer system is legalized crime that is in desperate need of real oversight, because its mission and moral compass are shattered.
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Mac Engel
june 22,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
But a New York Federal Reserve study in March found that credit delinquencies, especially among people under 40, have surged in the more than 30 states that legalized sports gambling since 2018, when the Supreme Court overturned a federal ban.
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Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
States that have legalized recreational cannabis have collected more than $28 billion in tax revenue over the past roughly 12 years, according to a new report from the cannabis policy reform group Marijuana Policy Project.
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Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The state law that legalized sports betting established a 10% tax on net sports betting proceeds, but only allocated $130,000 annually to problem gambling.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Forty states have legalized marijuana use to some degree in recent years, adding a wrinkle to the legal battle.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The recreational use and sale of cannabis was legalized in Canada in 2018 and the brothers opened Cosmic Charlie’s five years ago.
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Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Despite a federal ruling in Wyoming that legalized corner crossing in six states, Montana’s stance remains unclear.
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Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Oceanside initially legalized medical marijuana in 2018 and since then has gradually expanded its licensing program.
—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legalized
Adjective
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Those also include new regulations on mail-in voting that are likewise facing legal challenges.
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Nejat received legal support from the Association of Flight Attendants, which has been trying to organize Delta’s 28,000 flight attendants for decades.
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This means empowering domain experts with low-code tools, seamlessly integrating diverse AI models and data sources, and establishing traceable, sanctioned AI paths to manage unsanctioned use.
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Nearly two years after closing a high-profile sanctioned homeless encampment, the city of Sacramento is now opening its own version.
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San Antonio has legitimate shooting at the center position thanks to Victor Wembanyama, which could allow Quaintance could survive as the lone non-shooter on the floor.
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Who benefits and who pays for AI progress is a legitimate debate.
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The Yankees have permitted 20 unearned runs in their last 10 games after giving up 22 in their first 74 games.
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Getting into the fair may also be a barrier as portions of the National Mall site are fenced off ahead of the July 4 fireworks celebrations, and attendees are required to register, though walk-ups are permitted, according to the Freedom 250 website.
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The ordinance includes exemptions for religious practices, medical needs, workplace safety, cultural activities and other lawful uses, according to city officials.
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This allows officers to strip green-card holders’ lawful immigration status without the degree of proof required by federal law—and, perhaps, without any meaningful proof at all.
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Not licensed for streaming in the United States.
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Zinc Distribution sells the series internationally and has licensed it to BBC Select for North America and RTÉ in Ireland among others.
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The Nationals allowed 10 consecutive batters to reach base, eight of them via hits, including three extra-base hits and the two pivotal home runs.
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The team will now be allowed to travel to Seattle two days before the game, allowing for an extra day beyond the 24-hour window given to Team Melli for its first two games.
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Payments will be issued after a form is approved and will go out by September, according to the settlement website.
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If approved by voters on the statewide ballot in November, the amendment would raise a cap on mandatory deposits into the rainy day fund from 10% to 20% of general fund revenue.
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“Legalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legalized. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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