legalized
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My father, who crossed the border in the trunk of a Chevy, legalized his status in an era when it was far easier to do so.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Marriage equality was legalized in all 50 states by the Supreme Court 11 years ago in Obergefell v.
From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026
In 2026, Idaho legalized starters-homes on small lots and Virginia allowed accessory dwelling units by right.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Twenty-four states have legalized cannabis for recreational use.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
After a second Opium War, the Tientsin Treaties legalized the ravaging opium trade, legalized a British-French-American control of China’s customs.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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