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illicit

[ih-lis-it] / ɪˈlɪs ɪt /


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"Their influence and illicit networks extend far beyond Brazil’s borders, across our region and into our country."

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

One option would be to impose sanctions on corporate service providers and logistics firms that enable shell companies behind illicit activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The 61-year-old used party funds to make hundreds of illicit purchases, ranging from handcream and towels to a luxury motorhome and two cars.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The bags are usually $1.49 or 99 cents, which feels almost illicit in this economy.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

She slid the phone back into her pocket and took a deep breath, trying to rearrange her facial features into a not guilty of snooping or any other illicit activity expression.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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