as in ethically
according to the rules or the law
that's not a move that can be made legally in chess
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Recent Examples of legally
Amazon has previously told Sourcing Journal that, at this juncture, it has not been legally obliged to serve as a joint employer for the workers the Teamsters have brought issues over.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
In 2019, Arizona Cardinals safety Josh Shaw became one of the first NFL players suspended for wagering legally on his own team’s games.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Ramirez-Smith, who represents some of those detained, said three of her clients are in the country legally with records to prove it.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
In 2019, Arizona Cardinals safety Josh Shaw became one of the first NFL players suspended for wagering legally on his own team’s games.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Ramirez-Smith, who represents some of those detained, said three of her clients are in the country legally with records to prove it.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legally
Adverb
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America has the opportunity to be the partner of choice in every one of these instances—setting the global benchmark for reliable, traceable and ethically governed rare earth supply chains.—
Young Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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There are ways to conduct drug studies ethically in pregnant or breastfeeding people.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In the first fight, Dern edged out two rounds to take a 29-28 decision, winning the first round fairly comfortably on the feet and outlanding Jandiroba 28-19.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Yet over a decade later, the constitution remains provisional and there is no clear agreement on how the central government in Mogadishu shares power with Somalia’s seven member states—some of which operate fairly autonomously.—
Omar S Mahmood,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Students must be trained to confront the fundamental questions of human existence, to think ethically, to act morally and to love humanity boldly.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a movie, show, or song, reading a novel from cover to cover demands time and sustained attention to stay engaged throughout the slowest chapters and extend empathy to flawed, morally gray protagonists.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
22 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The veteran went back to his life in the Air Force and completed his service on a military base in Wyoming before being honorably discharged in 2019.—
Celia Fernandez
Mickey Todiwala,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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She was honorably discharged in December 1946, per The National WWII Museum.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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High Point Highlights Game tables at the furniture fair ran the gamut from sleek, modern pieces like this Ping-Pong table by Four Hands (installed by Betz Design Studio in a Buford, GA, lounge) to classic card tables in a range of finishes.—
Catherine Hong,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Wells lined a ball that landed just fair down the right-field line.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Color boundaries were crisp, and fine window details printed cleanly.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The report said residents and industry should either pay more to buy coal with less sulfur or other fuel, or pay for and install new equipment to burn the sulfur-rich coal more cleanly.—
Robert Wyss,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Original price: $13.99 These Neutrogena pre-moistened facial cleansing towelettes gently remove makeup and dissolve dirt for fresh, clean-looking skin.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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That's especially proven in season 2, when — after coming clean to her team about holding Sir captive — Gabi's closest allies turn their backs on her.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
10 Oct. 2024
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“Legally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legally. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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