illegal
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Poorly managed fires of this type are exacerbated by illicit practices such as deforestation, which is common in areas where illegal mining occurs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
The crackdown on illegal streaming was also supported by Fifa, which organises the World Cup, beIN Media Group, NBC Universal, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and Warner Brothers.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The European Union said AliExpress also did not do enough to stop the sale of counterfeit products and that when the platform detected illegal goods were on sale, many remained online for several weeks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
The DoJ said 11 people in the country has been arrested and convicted for the illegal manufacture and distribution of fake sporting merchandise.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
There was a law which made it illegal to hunt and sell chimpanzees without a license.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
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