legalize
Example Sentences
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The long-awaited move does not legalize marijuana use in states where it is still banned or sanction its use as a recreational drug.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
The December order did not come with a specific timeline, and it would not legalize marijuana.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 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
“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
The divorce from Marcia was at long last finalized, allowing Walt and Billie to legalize their marriage.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
Vocabulary lists containing legalize
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ize
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