illegally

Example Sentences

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South African authorities said they had so far processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation, all who were in South Africa "illegally" with police on Wednesday night having cited expired passports and visas.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The Pew Research Center estimates that in 2023, before President Trump's crackdown on undocumented migrants, there were 14 million immigrants living illegally in the US.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

His sister already lived in the United States and, at her behest, he joined her in November 2005, entering the U.S. illegally and settling in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

They were hit with another lawsuit, accusing the county of illegally delaying the data centers.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

In their circle, it was held to be no disgrace to import goods illegally, but rather sharp practice was accounted a sign of canny business acumen.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson