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illegal

[ih-lee-guhl] / ɪˈli gəl /


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Police departments are also trying to educate the public before issuing citations or towing an illegal bike, but officials said it’s a challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The Home Office says the extended closures will give investigators more time to gather evidence, pursue prosecutions and identify business owners, while preventing rogue operators from simply reopening and resuming illegal activity.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

What’s Next: Kalshi and Polymarket are thriving in states like Texas and California, where traditional sports betting remains illegal, and prediction markets will be the only legal game in town for local bettors.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In written testimony, Glynn shared his experience hearing about young women performing illegal abortions when he was a freshman at the University of South Dakota in 1966.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

And since Tsar Kazimir had made magic use illegal ten years ago, magic training had become extinct.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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