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lawless

[law-lis] / ˈlɔ lɪs /


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What she’s targeting is the lawless underlying subpoena, saying it was unenforceable to begin with.

From Slate May 18, 2026

And at times “Kenrex” verges on caricature in its depiction of rural life as a lawless Wild Midwest, garnished by such down-home delicacies as “a deep fried barbecue chili cheese dog with bacon crumbles.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 7, 2026

“Immigration scammers contribute to a lawless environment, undermining our immigration system,” said Zach Kahler, a spokesperson for Citizenship and Immigration Services, the agency Urbina falsely thought had awarded her residency.

From Salon May 2, 2026

One street we visited was described as "lawless" by an anonymous law enforcement source.

From BBC Apr. 23, 2026

The racing was lawless and wild and the Americans loved it.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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