illicit
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South Africa is not the only African country where illicit laboratories have been found.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Some fears of illicit data transfers also exist in Europe, said Sarkar, the visitor from Portugal.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
In the past two months, actions by the Treasury Department have further squeezed Tehran’s access to revenue from oil sales and from illicit financial networks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
It has also become a major importer of illicit Iranian crude, according to industry analysts, shipping brokers and the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Blood obtained, I observed to her repeatedly, through illicit means.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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