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
Abbott launched Operation Lone Star in March 2021, which deployed the Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety to the border, arresting asylum seekers who were legally entitled to seek protection.
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John Fugelsang
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
However, a driver is not legally obligated to submit to a field sobriety test, pre-arrest test or cheek swab at a DUI checkpoint, according to the Law Offices of Grech and Parker in Riverside.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Lasry expects the competitive dynamics of colleges legally paying players will force teams to find new ways to access cash.
—Contessa Brewer,alex Sherman, CNBC, 11 Sep. 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.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
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John Fugelsang
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
However, a driver is not legally obligated to submit to a field sobriety test, pre-arrest test or cheek swab at a DUI checkpoint, according to the Law Offices of Grech and Parker in Riverside.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Lasry expects the competitive dynamics of colleges legally paying players will force teams to find new ways to access cash.
—Contessa Brewer,alex Sherman, CNBC, 11 Sep. 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.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legally
Adverb
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But each presents its own challenges — technically, financially, politically and ethically.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The challenge is combining these intelligently and ethically.—
Hemanth Volikatla,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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After a fairly quiet opener in Chicago that included a key 2-point conversion reception, Thielen will get to revel in the home crowd.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Boston’s ongoing inability to capitalize on such opportunities ensured fairly uneventful outcomes, though.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Ukraine’s resilience proves that authoritarian tactics ultimately fail not just militarily but economically and morally.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Foster’s role is certainly not cut from the same cloth — far darker and more morally fraught.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Most garages and mechanics do their jobs honorably.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Meghan Markle attends the Terrance Higgins Trust World AIDS Day charity fair at Nottingham Contemporary, in England, on December 1, 2017.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Undeterred by losing the initial engagement, Acheampong pivoted into a sprint and neutralised Munoz with a brilliantly firm but fair sliding tackle.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Many expected Bud to wilt the first time the Mexican legend landed cleanly.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Chris Murphy forced Judge into a double play, and Hamilton fielded Paul Goldschmidt’s grounder cleanly to give Boston a fighting last chance.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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