legitimate
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These websites closely resemble legitimate ticketing and checkout platforms and can allow scammers to steal log-in credentials, personal information and credit card numbers and trick you into sending in payments.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
We’re supposed to believe that this is still a legitimate settlement between two adverse parties?
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Supt Finola Dornan said: "This out-of-use building had been bought by legitimate business people who would have brought jobs to the local community."
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
To be sure, there is a legitimate conversation to be had about how to improve election administration — including funding, staffing, technology and public communication.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Then he would restore virtuous rule in Denmark as its legitimate and well-loved king.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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