illicit

Example Sentences

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In 2023, over 3,000 soldiers were roped in to help tackle illicit mining across the country for six months.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

A recent conviction offers a rare window into the illicit global network that brings money into the Islamic Republic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Turkey has stepped up efforts to combat illicit antiquities trading and in 2025 alone secured the repatriation of 180 cultural artefacts.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Treasury Department on Thursday said it’s proposing to sever a Swiss bank from the U.S. financial system over alleged illicit ties to Russia and Iran.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

The nice thing about the constant threat of expulsion at Culver Creek is that it lends excitement to every moment of illicit pleasure.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green