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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decriminalizing
legalizing
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While in office, Olson tried unsuccessfully to sell GOP leadership on the idea of legalizing medical marijuana.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025 -
He was best known in his time at the General Assembly for being one of the top House budget writers and being the major driver behind legalizing sports betting in North Carolina, which drew bipartisan support.—
Andrew Dys,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Decriminalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decriminalizing. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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