legalize

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Recent Examples of legalize Now, Hollister is sharing his story in hopes of encouraging lawmakers in Ohio to legalize medical aid in dying in the state. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 On-farm sales of raw milk were legalized in Illinois, with some restrictions, in 2016. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 Toni Servillo and Anna Ferzetti star in the drama about an Italian president in the final six months of his last term who faces some deep moral decisions including two potential pardons and the question of signing a bill legalizing euthanasia. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025 The push to legalize psychedelics in America is not new. Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for legalize
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  • Unmanned Aerial Systems with thermal imaging and infrared capability are in use and night-capable aircraft are available to support crews overnight if needed and as conditions permit.
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  • But permitting delays and local resistance remain obstacles.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • All four individuals sanctioned by the Leagues Cup were also fined for their conduct.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Suarez, as of publication, has not yet been sanctioned by the league.
    Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Somehow, the Hollywood star was still welcomed into the cockpit by the starstruck flight crew and allowed to briefly take control of the airliner.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The latest commitment will allow Startup Junkie to continue the program for three years and expand the team's capacity to serve clients and prospective borrowers with more resources, hands-on support and events.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • This year, around 1,200 amendments were filed by House lawmakers, and only 298 were approved to make it to the floor.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In May, council approved a settlement agreement with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Johnny Jennings worth more than $305,000 during a private meeting.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • This approach has enabled Apex to scale quickly while maintaining the stability and resources associated with a corporate partnership.
    William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Families in more than a dozen states now enjoy universal-eligibility school choice, enabling them to access a portion of education funding to use toward their preferred educational setting.
    Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • Armani was also among the first to understand the importance of licensing details in such key categories as his booming beauty and fragrance division, and forged a formidable partnership with L’Oréal.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The deal that got away In 1977, Commodore licensed Microsoft's 6502 BASIC for a flat fee of $25,000.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For the high court to accept a petition to hear full arguments, four of the nine justices must vote to grant certiorari.
    Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
  • On Wednesday night, the president asked the Supreme Court to quickly accept and rule on an appeal seeking to overturn the lower court decision.
    Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Legalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legalize. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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