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Recent Examples of unlicensed
On the day of their deaths, Gheblehshenas had left the day care operated at her home, for a separate, unlicensed day care at her daughter’s home, investigators said.
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Lucy Hodgman, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
In the complaint, the Board asked the court for a declaration and injunction to stop Polymarket from offering unlicensed wagering in violation of Nevada law.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The state prohibits operating an unlicensed wagering business and bans betting on elections.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Under Arizona law, operating an unlicensed wagering business is prohibited and election betting is banned.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
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Lucy Hodgman, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
In the complaint, the Board asked the court for a declaration and injunction to stop Polymarket from offering unlicensed wagering in violation of Nevada law.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The state prohibits operating an unlicensed wagering business and bans betting on elections.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Under Arizona law, operating an unlicensed wagering business is prohibited and election betting is banned.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlicensed
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Lipps was arrested in mid-July at her home after the Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office charged her with North Dakota felony counts of theft and unauthorized use of personal identifying information.—
April Baumgarten,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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The central bank originally imposed the limitations due to governance and control issues at Wells, including employees opening millions of unauthorized accounts to meet work-performance quotas.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Sun Sentinel reported in November that the Rickards project has been riddled with structural flaws, numerous design changes, unapproved installation of doors, stairs and fire sprinklers, and failed inspections, according to monthly construction progress reports.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Claims can be denied for several reasons, such as pre-existing conditions, lack of maintenance or using an unapproved mechanic.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
19 Mar. 2026
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The events are typically unsanctioned and to the surprise of local law enforcement.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Authorities arrested 133 people on charges like disorderly conduct as unsanctioned events drew huge crowds despite restrictions on loud music and alcohol.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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In March 2023, Duggar’s release date was extended by nearly two months over a contraband cellphone.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The documentary, from filmmakers behind HBO’s The Jinx, was shot over six years on contraband phones by the men who risked their lives to participate in this film, which unearthed over 1,300 deaths of people in custody inside Alabama correctional facilities between 2019 and 2024.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lang calls Atterton, who’s in his prison cell with a smuggled phone, to tell him the job is done and that both Bailey-Brown and Sam have been terminated.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Writs of assistance were open‑ended search warrants granted to British customs officers to search for smuggled goods; they were not limited by time, person, or location, and no probable cause was required.—
Amanda Cats-Baril,
Twin Cities,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Unlicensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlicensed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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