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Recent Examples of legalization
While there is a growing movement promoting the legalization of sports betting in the state, such as the Texas Sports Betting Alliance (TSBA)—which include the Houston Astros, Dallas Cowboys, Austin FC, and the Texas Motor Speedway—lawmakers have not proven keen to change the legislation around it.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Marijuana legalization shows strong support with the public in Wisconsin.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
As of 2025, the state’s Natural Medicine Division has begun licensing psilocybin healing centers, which follows Colorado’s recreational legalization of cannabis for people 21 and over in 2014.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Until federal legalization changes the rules of advertising, cannabis brands will continue to face steep barriers in mainstream marketing.
—Cynthia Salarizadeh, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Supporters of legalization raised around $23 million for the cause while opponents spent less than $2 million on their anti-cannabis crusade.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
Recreational cannabis legalization had undercut the company’s niche, and Sanders, barred from holding dispensary licenses due to a prior felony drug conviction, turned to 7-OH to fill the gap, the lawsuit says.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
Federal legalization is the critical next step to normalizing access and ensuring the long-term success of the industry.
—Iris Dorbian, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Given the increasing legalization of marijuana, it is often seen as an alternative to alcohol or tobacco, but the research suggests that its long-term risks could be more serious than many realize.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Marijuana legalization shows strong support with the public in Wisconsin.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
As of 2025, the state’s Natural Medicine Division has begun licensing psilocybin healing centers, which follows Colorado’s recreational legalization of cannabis for people 21 and over in 2014.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Until federal legalization changes the rules of advertising, cannabis brands will continue to face steep barriers in mainstream marketing.
—Cynthia Salarizadeh, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Supporters of legalization raised around $23 million for the cause while opponents spent less than $2 million on their anti-cannabis crusade.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
Recreational cannabis legalization had undercut the company’s niche, and Sanders, barred from holding dispensary licenses due to a prior felony drug conviction, turned to 7-OH to fill the gap, the lawsuit says.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
Federal legalization is the critical next step to normalizing access and ensuring the long-term success of the industry.
—Iris Dorbian, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Given the increasing legalization of marijuana, it is often seen as an alternative to alcohol or tobacco, but the research suggests that its long-term risks could be more serious than many realize.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legalization
Noun
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Every new capability expands what professionals can do and, in turn, raises the bar for governance, validation, and transparency.—
Joel Hron,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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You’re being called to lead with authenticity, to perform not for validation but from joy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Live Aid was the final step in the legitimization of MTV.—
tom freston,
Vulture,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Through several administrations, the filibuster has been weaponized on both sides, preventing the governing party from passing key legislations—including blocking civil rights legislation.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The legislation has stalled as Thune remains in a gridlock with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who argues provisions extending Obamacare tax subsidies must be attached to the CR to gain his support.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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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Yet, after its ratification in 1870, Southern states set about trying to circumvent the amendment's intent by devising new ways to shape, control, and limit voting.—
Time,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Amending the Constitution requires a two-thirds vote of Congress and ratification of 38 states.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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The film was written and directed by Tuttle and produced by Bijan Kazerooni, Will Youmans, Waylon Sall and Adam Kersh, founding partner of Fusion Entertainment.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Two works showing the founding of Talladega and the building of the school’s Savery Library will remain on campus.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Oct. 2025
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Laporta’s commitment to the Super League project has also appeared to wane, with the Barcelona chief reaching out to UEFA and the rest of the European football establishment, which Madrid continue to shun.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mamdani, who won the primary in stunning fashion, has faced skepticism from some in the Democratic establishment, particularly over his criticism of Israel.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Legalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legalization. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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