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illegal

[ih-lee-guhl] / ɪˈli gəl /


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“If they’re legal or illegal, if they’re a danger — I want them off our streets, that’s what I said,” Pratt said during the May 6 debate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Polymarket, which is based offshore but has attracted many American users, says it analyzes trading for signs of illegal conduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The Elon Musk-owned company said this would apply to content flagged through its illegal content reporting tool.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

A 2026 AGA analysis showed that unregulated gaming devices, offshore sportsbooks and illegal online casinos generate approximately $53.9 billion in revenue each year, depriving states of more than $15 billion in lost tax revenue.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

“And this: ‘Lady Ashton’s pirate getup was so gauche as to be illegal; quick, somebody, throw her in the brig!’

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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