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illegal

[ih-lee-guhl] / ɪˈli gəl /


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And the mayor sent cease-and-desist orders to online retailers, including Amazon, that the city said were selling illegal e-bikes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

While regulations against illegal agrochemicals exist, there is weak enforcement and little attention paid to how they can affect animals.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

"Sudan suffers the most from weapons and their illegal flow. However, expanding such a sanctions regime will weaken the protection of civilians," said Al-Harith Idriss al-Harith Mohamed.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

He also added that he was pleased with the drastic reduction in illegal border crossings.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

“If disrupting a trial was illegal, I’d add it to the list,” Elder Evergreen snips.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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