as in unlawful
contrary to or forbidden by law
charged with wrongful possession of narcotics
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Recent Examples of wrongful
Whistleblowers sued Paxton in November 2020 for wrongful termination and retaliation.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Flores accuses Goodell of wrongful acts and maintains the commissioner can’t credibly serve as the arbitrator with such a conflict of interest.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
Around age 60, Loevy shifted gears, pursuing a second career as a civil rights lawyer, representing victims of wrongful convictions and police abuse.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
They’re also represented by Charles Linehan, the former head of Brooklyn’s Conviction Review Unit, who went into private practice last year, with his firm, Newirth Linenhan, focusing on wrongful conviction cases.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Flores accuses Goodell of wrongful acts and maintains the commissioner can’t credibly serve as the arbitrator with such a conflict of interest.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
Around age 60, Loevy shifted gears, pursuing a second career as a civil rights lawyer, representing victims of wrongful convictions and police abuse.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
They’re also represented by Charles Linehan, the former head of Brooklyn’s Conviction Review Unit, who went into private practice last year, with his firm, Newirth Linenhan, focusing on wrongful conviction cases.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrongful
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Their primary mission is to enforce immigration laws, prevent unlawful entry into the country and investigate smuggling or trafficking.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Cup teams sued NASCAR in October 2024 on the grounds that the private company was an unlawful monopoly — one that used anti-competitive practices to strengthen itself and weaken the teams.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
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The accusations against Burton have raised questions about his criminal background and the vetting process city officials use before hiring someone for Safe Streets.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The insecurity crisis is frustrating business owners, human rights defenders and regular Haitians who are forced to navigate a capital that is largely controlled by criminal gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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The store was run by Sam Yuen, head of one of Los Angeles’ tongs, which were secret societies made up of men from China who often dabbled in illicit activities.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Parents, experts and lawmakers have urged tech giants to do more to prevent the sale of counterfeit or illicit drugs to young people through their platforms after multiple teens have died of overdoses from pills bought online.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The Toledo Police Department said a manhunt is underway for Ka Nye Taylor, who is wanted on 11 counts of felonious assault in connection with the June 6 shooting near the popular Old West End Festival, an annual event featuring live music, food vendors and home tours.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Ka Nye Taylor is wanted on 11 counts of felonious assault in connection with the shooting at the Old West End Festival, the Toledo Police Department said in a statement Wednesday.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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“Wrongful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrongful. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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