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to make (something) legal
They wanted to legalize gambling in their city.
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Recent Examples of legalized
Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
The company, founded in July 2020, is an institutional lender specializing in senior secured loans to cannabis industry operators in states that have legalized medical and/or adult-use cannabis.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Advocates for reforming cannabis laws might look to Germany, which legalized adult possession of up to 25 grams of cannabis for personal use in public last year.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The gaming department has received an increase in total calls to its problem gambling helpline since sports wagering was legalized here in 2021, DPG director Elise Mikkelson told Axios.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
North Carolina legalized sports betting in March 2024, three years after Maryland.
—Adam Hudacek, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Dickinson actually entered college in 2020 a year prior to NIL being legalized.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act legalized cannabidiol derived from hemp at the federal level.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Five states − South Carolina, Mississippi, Utah, Oklahoma and Idaho − have legalized firing squads as an execution method, most recently Idaho in 2023.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
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In Las Vegas, the cannabis consumption lounges are just beginning to pop up after being legalized.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
The company, founded in July 2020, is an institutional lender specializing in senior secured loans to cannabis industry operators in states that have legalized medical and/or adult-use cannabis.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Advocates for reforming cannabis laws might look to Germany, which legalized adult possession of up to 25 grams of cannabis for personal use in public last year.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The gaming department has received an increase in total calls to its problem gambling helpline since sports wagering was legalized here in 2021, DPG director Elise Mikkelson told Axios.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
North Carolina legalized sports betting in March 2024, three years after Maryland.
—Adam Hudacek, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Dickinson actually entered college in 2020 a year prior to NIL being legalized.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act legalized cannabidiol derived from hemp at the federal level.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Five states − South Carolina, Mississippi, Utah, Oklahoma and Idaho − have legalized firing squads as an execution method, most recently Idaho in 2023.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legalized
Adjective
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The confrontation is the latest flashpoint in a growing legal and political battle over the Trump Administration’s immigration policies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
13 June 2025
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While the need is great, legal access for all can be attainable through pro bono partnerships between private attorneys and legal professionals and legal aid organizations, like Community Legal Services, which also employ their own staff attorneys and legal professionals.—
Jeffrey D. Harvey,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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For example, girls’ volleyball has been sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association since 1974.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The United States on Tuesday sanctioned a senior Hungarian government official and close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for alleged corruption.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Put another way: The more legitimate business opportunities available for athletes, the better.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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On the other hand, there’s a legitimate anger about the state of the world that needs to be addressed.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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On March 8, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and pro-Palestinian protester who graduated in December from Columbia University.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Two foreign nationals, including one with lawful permanent residency in the United States, have been indicted by a Wisconsin grand jury for attempting to smuggle U.S. military technology to China, including encrypted communications gear.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Once the petitions are approved, residents will have 75 days to gather additional signatures.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Mar. 2025
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But the women’s team ultimately got approved with 810 of a possible 894 votes.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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An Indiana police officer is accused of forcing his six-year-old daughter to stand outside in freezing temperatures holding a sign threatening her brother as punishment for pouting because she was not allowed to wear lip gloss.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Blue Jackets have allowed a goal on the first shot of the game in two straight games and three times in their last six outings.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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This move not only improved processing speeds substantially but also enabled seamless AI and analytics integration.—
Gowtham Chilakapati,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The fast turnaround was no doubt enabled by landing the booster back near the launch site, speeding the process of inspecting and refurbishing the rocket.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Legalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legalized. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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