legalize

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“Their philosophy was: If it’s unsafe for kids, then you shouldn’t legalize it. And of course, that’s a stupid standard,” Stroup said.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025

Yet he bears unseen burdens that dominate his thoughts as he tries to decide how to proceed on what could be his last major act in office: signing a law to legalize euthanasia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

If Jetten becomes prime minister, he will be the youngest in the Netherlands’ history and the first openly gay leader in the world’s first country to legalize same-sex marriage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

In Texas, past bills to legalize sports betting haven’t gotten out of the legislature, while California voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure in 2022 to legalize online sports betting.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

The divorce from Marcia was at long last finalized, allowing Walt and Billie to legalize their marriage.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer