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Recent Examples of legalization
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.
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The Green Party has just four seats, but under energetic leader Zack Polanski has expanded beyond environmental concerns to focus on issues including support for the Palestinian cause and the legalization of drugs.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Calls about online wagering have more than doubled to Florida’s problem gambling helpline since the legalization of sports betting in Florida in 2023.
—Ashley Borja, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Calls about online wagering have more than doubled to Florida’s problem gambling helpline since the legalization of sports betting in Florida in 2023.
—Ashley Borja, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Hemp ban renews debate over cannabis legalization Some Wisconsinites say hemp is a lifeline.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul, who is known internationally for his legalization of cannabis while serving as health minister, will lead a new coalition with a mandate, with Pheu Thai as a junior coalition partner.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Rescheduling is a half measure that will benefit large pharmaceutical companies getting into the space, Kelly said, when what’s really needed is federal legalization.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Authored the Cultivate Texas Act—responsible adult legalization (age 21+, regulated like alcohol, strict youth prevention/testing) generating billions for property tax elimination and schools.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The Green Party has just four seats, but under energetic leader Zack Polanski has expanded beyond environmental concerns to focus on issues including support for the Palestinian cause and the legalization of drugs.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Calls about online wagering have more than doubled to Florida’s problem gambling helpline since the legalization of sports betting in Florida in 2023.
—Ashley Borja, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Calls about online wagering have more than doubled to Florida’s problem gambling helpline since the legalization of sports betting in Florida in 2023.
—Ashley Borja, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Hemp ban renews debate over cannabis legalization Some Wisconsinites say hemp is a lifeline.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul, who is known internationally for his legalization of cannabis while serving as health minister, will lead a new coalition with a mandate, with Pheu Thai as a junior coalition partner.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Rescheduling is a half measure that will benefit large pharmaceutical companies getting into the space, Kelly said, when what’s really needed is federal legalization.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Authored the Cultivate Texas Act—responsible adult legalization (age 21+, regulated like alcohol, strict youth prevention/testing) generating billions for property tax elimination and schools.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legalization
Noun
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Instead of chasing truth, the writer chases validation.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
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The system is compatible with existing audit validation services.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
2 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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There are 34 outstanding bills, including sweeping social media restrictions for minors, a revival of language closing the marijuana loophole and legislation to scrap low-earning college degrees.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
28 Feb. 2026
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Georgia, Maine, Vermont and Indiana said state legislation is under consideration to exempt the accounts from annual state taxes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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The Dred Scott decision was later overruled by the ratification of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments after the Civil War, which outlawed slavery, gave former slaves citizenship, and gave former slaves voting rights, respectively.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The labor contract, which expired April 16, 2025 and is now extended through February 2031, also includes $500 ratification bonuses for each full-time employee and $250 for part-time workers, according to the flyer.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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While proponents say these passages come from literature important to the country’s founding, critics argue such required reading infringes on students' religious liberty.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Although several Slutty Vegan locations have closed since Cole’s founding, the brand currently has six locations across the United States, including one that opened in late 2024 in Baltimore Peninsula.—
Jane Godiner,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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The ruling establishment will want to move quickly to show stability in the republic, with members of the assembly expected to convene soon to deliberate over possible candidates before naming Khamenei’s replacement.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Khamenei rallied the clerical establishment, and unelected bodies run by mullahs shut down major reforms and barred reform candidates from elections.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Legalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legalization. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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