legalize

Example Sentences

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Indiana became the latest to legalize them in December.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

That November, my home state became one of the first in the country to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Their philosophy was: If it’s unsafe for kids, then you shouldn’t legalize it. And of course, that’s a stupid standard,” Stroup said.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025

That could include California, where voters shot down a bill to legalize sports betting in the state in 2022.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

In 1933 California agreed to legalize wagering on two conditions.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand