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to make (something) legal
They wanted to legalize gambling in their city.
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Recent Examples of legalized
Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Nearly 80% of states have now legalized sports betting after Missouri voters narrowly approved it in November, becoming the 39th state to do so.
—Asher Price, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Smoking cannabis and the home cultivation of medical marijuana would not be legalized by the bill.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Other countries, including Mexico, South Africa, and Germany, have legalized marijuana in the last decade.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Elton John, who has been sober since 1990, believes marijuana never should’ve been legalized.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
So, a bunch of states legalized it.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Among many other steps, Congress could undo the loophole that legalized THC products nationally.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Because in 2018, Congress inadvertently legalized weed everywhere.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
As prime minister, Trudeau legalized marijuana and enacted a national carbon tax that officials say will reduce the country’s emissions by a third by the end of this decade.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Nearly 80% of states have now legalized sports betting after Missouri voters narrowly approved it in November, becoming the 39th state to do so.
—Asher Price, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Smoking cannabis and the home cultivation of medical marijuana would not be legalized by the bill.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Other countries, including Mexico, South Africa, and Germany, have legalized marijuana in the last decade.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Elton John, who has been sober since 1990, believes marijuana never should’ve been legalized.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
So, a bunch of states legalized it.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Among many other steps, Congress could undo the loophole that legalized THC products nationally.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Because in 2018, Congress inadvertently legalized weed everywhere.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legalized
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Not only does this bring into the picture a myriad of social and psychological considerations, at least concerning how AI impacts humans, but there are also profound philosophical moral, ethical, legal, and technological considerations afoot.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The most lasting impact of a government shutdown for Washington could be felt by President-elect Donald Trump himself as shuttered federal agencies stall the transition to a new administration on January 20, a top White House aide and legal experts said.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Stimulus payments were sanctioned by Congress to help prop up the economy during COVID-19 shutdowns.Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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When, in 2024, the Biden administration sanctioned extremist Israeli settlers for attacking or dispossessing Palestinians, Israeli banks had no choice but to cut them off, to the fury and consternation of Israel’s far-right finance minister.Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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He is seen as a more legitimate president for his second term after winning the popular vote.Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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This process guarantees that all advertisements are from legitimate, reliable companies only.Michael Fox, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Federal officials, including the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and FAA, emphasized that the uptick in sightings involves a mix of lawful drones, other aircraft, and stars.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The case centered on Wong Kim Ark, who was born in San Francisco in 1873 to Chinese parents who were lawful permanent residents.Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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The drugs were first approved to treat type 2 diabetes – and that's what the FDA said daily injections of liraglutide could be used for in adults and children 10 and up.Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Under the legislation, the agency only has to cover drugs approved by the FDA for weight loss, like Wegovy.Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Retail and on-farm sales are allowed.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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In 592 snaps, Smith committed six penalties and allowed five sacks in 10 games.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ten days on the training pitches with a clutch of friendly games enabled Nuno to get across his ideas and to forge an ‘us against the world’ mentality.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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That shift is enabled by Sam, who really does see her, and—better—sees someone worth knowing.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Legalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legalized. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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