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illegal

[ih-lee-guhl] / ɪˈli gəl /


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A Gates spokesperson said he wasn’t involved in any illegal activities with Epstein and acknowledged it was a mistake to have met with him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The scale of illegal activity means the Supreme Court's December decision to ban new mining licenses is too little, too late, activists say.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

It is illegal to own or possess one unless you have a valid Certificate of Exemption and follow strict rules.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

According to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, illegal wildlife trafficking is the second-largest threat to species after habitat loss and the world’s fourth-most-lucrative trafficking industry.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

‘It’s illegal to be out at night. It’s illegal to be anywhere without your ID.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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