illicit business

Example Sentences

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As Hong Kong has become more like China, it’s no surprise adversaries see it as a hub for illicit business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“Our agents are preventing smugglers from conducting their illicit business and this is their very dangerous response,” the chief said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 26, 2023

Taco’s foodie-influenced approach, reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray wrote a companion piece about all the restaurants where prosecutors say Huizar met with developers while conducting illicit business.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2021

“It’s the globalized illicit business of the 21st century,” says Stryszowski, who laments it’s not taken as seriously as other contraband, such as cocaine.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2017

There’s justice and decency in Lara’s actions, but the idea that Escobar doesn’t belong in Congress isn’t wholly related to his illicit business ventures.

From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2015