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to make (something) legal
They wanted to legalize gambling in their city.
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Recent Examples of legalizes
Senate Bill 6 legalizes possession of fentanyl testing strips, which can be used to detect the presence of fentanyl and help prevent overdoses.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
This day in sports history 1944 — NFL legalizes coaching from bench.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
In December, the Chicago City Council passed a provision in the 2026 budget that legalizes licensing of unregulated video gambling terminals within the city limits.
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Julie Darling,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
This is in reference to Assembly Bill 720, a new California law which for the first time, legalizes tastings and wine sales at California vineyards.
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Jess Lander,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Feb. 2026
The measure also legalizes possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis concentrates by adults, as well as cannabis edibles containing up to 2,000 milligrams of THC, the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana.
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A.j. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
7 Jan. 2026
First, my plan legalizes the ability for any group to purchase insurance collectively and operate across state lines.
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MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
Both medical and recreational use are legal in Colorado, and New Mexico passed a law this year that legalizes certain medical uses.
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Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
This day in sports history 1944 — NFL legalizes coaching from bench.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
In December, the Chicago City Council passed a provision in the 2026 budget that legalizes licensing of unregulated video gambling terminals within the city limits.
—
Julie Darling,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
This is in reference to Assembly Bill 720, a new California law which for the first time, legalizes tastings and wine sales at California vineyards.
—
Jess Lander,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Feb. 2026
The measure also legalizes possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis concentrates by adults, as well as cannabis edibles containing up to 2,000 milligrams of THC, the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana.
—
A.j. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
7 Jan. 2026
First, my plan legalizes the ability for any group to purchase insurance collectively and operate across state lines.
—
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
Both medical and recreational use are legal in Colorado, and New Mexico passed a law this year that legalizes certain medical uses.
—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legalizes
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Gallagher's office said the authorization allows Congress to appropriate funds and the Corps to separately expend funds.
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This allows aircraft to strike targets while remaining outside much of the enemy’s air defense envelope.
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If the House approves the committee’s recommendation, and the Department of Justice decides to pursue charges, Joseph could face a fine of up to $100,000 and prison time for up to a year.
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The slides are well polished, the recommendations are clear, and the CEO approves everything within hours.
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For starters the World Cup is run by the same organization, FIFA, which sanctions virtually every level of soccer globally, from the men’s and women’s World Cups, to confederation competitions including the UEFA Championships and the Copa América, to most major age-group tournaments.
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An autocratic government that sanctions violence.
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The goal should be balance and governance that enables speed, quality and measurable results.
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The service enables anyone to show up at a DASH office with a package less than 16 ounces and get it on the next flight out.
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Arkansas likewise licenses residential electricians after two years.
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His voice, including its gravelly quality and thick Cockney accent, was replicated with his permission through a deal with ElevenLabs, which licenses AI versions of artists’ voices.
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The collection also accepts medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines and non-narcotic prescriptions.
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That pressure should be maintained until Iran either fully accepts the three core conditions or the regime itself faces the prospect of collapse.
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That gambit, however, could doom the defense bill, which authorizes key national security programs.
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The contract also authorizes Brooks Pierce to retain Fitzpatrick Communications to provide public relations counsel in connection with the investigation.
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