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
For nearly three years, thousands of migrants have come to New York City under Biden-era programs that allowed migrants from Venezuela, Haiti and elsewhere to legally enter the United States and temporarily remain for as long as two years.
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Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
While students like Maria are here legally on unique accommodation, there is growing concern about the potential impact an immigration crackdown could have on educational institutions.
—Osej Serratos, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2025
However, the judge pressed for confirmation, asking if the couple was legally married anywhere.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Chinese companies are legally required to comply with government requests for data.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
While students like Maria are here legally on unique accommodation, there is growing concern about the potential impact an immigration crackdown could have on educational institutions.
—Osej Serratos, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2025
However, the judge pressed for confirmation, asking if the couple was legally married anywhere.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Chinese companies are legally required to comply with government requests for data.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legally
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How Klingberg and Regula might alter blue-line plans The outcomes and options pertaining to Klingberg are fairly clear.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Natural disasters can greatly benefit or gravely wound political figures — fairly and unfairly.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Sotheby’s marketing, like that of a luxury brand, had skilfully woven a narrative around the sensation that the banana sculpture, by the Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, created when first exhibited at the Art Basel Miami Beach fair in 2019.—
Scott Reyburn,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Held in Brussels Expo, this premier fair is oft-cited as a favorite of true connoisseurs.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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It can also be burned cleanly if managed correctly.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2025
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When folded up and not in use, all the 1UP bike racks tuck against the back of your car more cleanly and efficiently than any other rack out there, almost blending into the car or the tailgate.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside Online,
20 Jan. 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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Up to this point, Eloise has been a staunch proponent of Penelope coming clean to Colin and quitting the Lady Whistledown operation for good.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 June 2024
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“Legally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legally. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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