illegally

Example Sentences

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These crossings have become the most common way for people to be detected entering the UK illegally since 2020.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Over three-quarters of the Ghanaian returnees had overstayed their visas, while all 854 Nigerians were residing in South Africa illegally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

It was the third case this year in the county in which a parent has been criminally charged over their children illegally riding e-motorcycles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

But after striking a plea deal, he admitted to one count of illegally retaining classified information.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

He’ll go back to Honduras when she is six, even if it is for a brief visit and he has to make his way back through Mexico illegally again.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario