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Recent Examples of legalization
In the years since the Supreme Court paved the way for state-by-state legalization, sports-betting companies have mounted a lobbying blitzkrieg in statehouses across the country.
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Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
The legalization, set to trigger gambling in neighborhoods across the city, was not a major focus of budget debates.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Gambling, and in particular prop bets, have been an issue for multiple North American sports leagues in the wake of legalization of sports betting.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Legalization advocates argued legalization would cripple illicit trade, yet opponents now point to its resilience as proof of policy failure.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
The American Civil Liberties Union and the National Rifle Association both supported Hemani’s case, as did cannabis legalization groups like NORML.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The American Civil Liberties Union and the National Rifle Association both supported Hemani's case, as did cannabis legalization groups like NORML.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
On the company’s earnings call, Jackson told investors that prediction markets would likely spur more legalization of sports betting by the states.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
His hard-line government, meanwhile, has accelerated the legalization and construction of new settlements and allowed settlers to establish new outposts on hilltops ringing Palestinian villages.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
The legalization, set to trigger gambling in neighborhoods across the city, was not a major focus of budget debates.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Gambling, and in particular prop bets, have been an issue for multiple North American sports leagues in the wake of legalization of sports betting.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Legalization advocates argued legalization would cripple illicit trade, yet opponents now point to its resilience as proof of policy failure.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
The American Civil Liberties Union and the National Rifle Association both supported Hemani’s case, as did cannabis legalization groups like NORML.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The American Civil Liberties Union and the National Rifle Association both supported Hemani's case, as did cannabis legalization groups like NORML.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
On the company’s earnings call, Jackson told investors that prediction markets would likely spur more legalization of sports betting by the states.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
His hard-line government, meanwhile, has accelerated the legalization and construction of new settlements and allowed settlers to establish new outposts on hilltops ringing Palestinian villages.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legalization
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For anyone who has ever looked into their dog’s eyes and sensed a deeper understanding staring back, Chaser’s story is powerful validation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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This film is a hilarious and deeply human satire about the search for validation in the world of entertainment.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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Acknowledging that most civil law now permits legitimization after the fact, some jurisdictions still discriminate against a child born out of wedlock.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Live Aid was the final step in the legitimization of MTV.—
tom freston,
Vulture,
28 Oct. 2025
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In August 2025, attorneys filed an emergency petition for legitimation and custody in DeKalb County Superior Court.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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As such, placing Israel first actually can be understood as a legitimation of Israel’s violence.—
Esther Brito Ruiz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Under that legislation, state and local law enforcement agencies are prohibited from working with reality TV shows.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Sacks said the next step is to work with Congress to turn the administration's principles into federal legislation.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Days later, the new Gauss was steered back to the sphere-packing formalization.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the formalization and reinforcement of his legal team may signal a more aggressive or structured defense approach going forward.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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It has not been ratified, however, due to the passage of time limits and some states' attempts to rescind their earlier ratification.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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More details around the CBA, including player housing, expansion draft format and roster spots, will become clearer as the deal reaches ratification.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Since its founding, Pixar has clung to a belief that original movies are part of its mission, though that quest has grown more arduous in recent years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Since its founding, DIFFA has awarded more than $59 million to hundreds of nonprofits across the country.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Trees need a lot of water in their first year of establishment, especially fruit trees.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Each establishment receives between one and four routine inspections per year.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Legalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legalization. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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