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legalize

[lee-guh-lahyz] / ˈli gəˌlaɪz /


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The December order did not come with a specific timeline, and it would not legalize marijuana.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

That November, my home state became one of the first in the country to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

But in the push to legalize same-sex marriage, advocates tended to flatten the experiences and family structures of queer people to make it palatable to the American public.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Rimada photographs the felines for his social media followers and last year launched a petition to legalize bodega cats, which drew nearly 14,000 signatures.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

In 1933 California agreed to legalize wagering on two conditions.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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