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to make (something) legal
They wanted to legalize gambling in their city.
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Recent Examples of legalized
Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
Smith pointed to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in late 2024, which found that in states where marijuana was legalized, adolescent use decreased.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
As of 2025, half of US states have legalized recreational adult use and/or medical programs.
—Carly Fisher, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
McIntyre further pointed out that states that have legalized sports betting can detect wrongdoing and act accordingly under state law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Pull tabs are even more popular in Minnesota, which legalized electronic pull tabs, but the concept hasn't reached Wisconsin.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The role of gambling in the NBA Rozier’s case is not the first one of an NBA player’s being accused of consorting with gamblers since a landmark 2018 Supreme Court ruling opened the floodgates to legalized sports wagering.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2025
Widespread legalized online sports betting made what he’s accused of possible.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Kentucky legalized medical marijuana at the start of 2025, and thousands of patients are waiting for cannabis products to be available on the shelves as of late October.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
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For instance, alcohol can legally be consumed in bars, where one often meets and even talks to other people; meanwhile many states that have legalized recreational marijuana prohibit its use where it is sold, forcing the purchaser to take an additional step in order to get high in company.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
Smith pointed to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in late 2024, which found that in states where marijuana was legalized, adolescent use decreased.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
As of 2025, half of US states have legalized recreational adult use and/or medical programs.
—Carly Fisher, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
McIntyre further pointed out that states that have legalized sports betting can detect wrongdoing and act accordingly under state law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Pull tabs are even more popular in Minnesota, which legalized electronic pull tabs, but the concept hasn't reached Wisconsin.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The role of gambling in the NBA Rozier’s case is not the first one of an NBA player’s being accused of consorting with gamblers since a landmark 2018 Supreme Court ruling opened the floodgates to legalized sports wagering.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2025
Widespread legalized online sports betting made what he’s accused of possible.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Kentucky legalized medical marijuana at the start of 2025, and thousands of patients are waiting for cannabis products to be available on the shelves as of late October.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legalized
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Through amendments, the board ultimately restored minimal funding for eviction legal support, farmers' market FoodShare matching and support for families with children with disabilities or developmental delays.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Early in 2025, the production allegedly hit a legal roadblock due to a clause in a settlement made with one of Jackson's former accusers, Jordan Chandler.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Now in her 90s, Riddick recalled the early days of the Pumpkin Roll, when the event wasn't officially sanctioned by the city and someone at the bottom of Midland Road would tell people by radio whether there was oncoming traffic on Kavanaugh or not.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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In March 2026, Chamley-Watson will launch the first-ever Miles Chamley-Watson Cup as a youth competition in Atlantic City sanctioned by USA Fencing and aiming to inspire the next generation of fencers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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Another group, the Hokkaido Bear Research Society, has vocally opposed killing bears except for legitimate hunting purposes.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
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Unlike her previous detention, when she was permitted to reside at home and allowed some communication with family, she is now imprisoned in an unknown location.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Entrance will not be permitted if guests are wearing athleticwear, beachwear, T-shirts, hoodies, ripped jeans or hats.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will consider whether those tariffs are lawful and allowed to stand.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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For lawful immigrants, premium subsidies will also end in 2026.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Repicturing Rural, a new report from Getty Images and Land O’ Lakes, reveals that despite one in five of Americans living on rural land, just 5% of popular visuals licensed from Getty Images are set in rural places, and only 16% of rural images include people.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The English-language feature project was first announced by New Line in 2019, and was the first time Sanrio had licensed film rights to the classic cat.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Needing a first down to seal the game, McCarthy found Jalen Nailor for a 16-yard gain to convert on a high-pressure third down that allowed the Vikings to take a knee and run out the rest of the clock.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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This allowed Reid to reenter the custom business and to add his ready-to-wear collection to the existing Knot Standard stores.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Musk won’t necessarily get all of that money, or even a cent of it, if the package is approved.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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During Wednesday’s hearing, the judge approved a motion allowing defense attorneys for Cullum, Twombly and co-defendant Tifany Adams to access jail phone calls and text messages made by all five defendants in the case.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Legalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legalized. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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