illicit
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Poorly managed fires of this type are exacerbated by illicit practices such as deforestation, which is common in areas where illegal mining occurs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Sun says Tron has innovated new collaborations with law enforcement to tackle illegal transactions on the blockchain, leading to huge declines in illicit volume on the platform.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
L.A.’s love of fireworks makes for a colorful Fourth of July, with dozens of official celebrations and countless illicit explosions expected for the holiday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
The company said its products continue to be targeted by illicit export networks, highlighting the need for deeper collaboration between the tech industry and governments to strengthen supply-chain visibility and enforce export controls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
So many stars, it seemed like a celebration, a grand, illicit party the galaxy was holding after the humans had been put to bed.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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