illegal
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The planned changes form part of the government's waste crime action plan, which includes a wide range of crackdowns on waste criminality, including rubbish left on streets and large illegal waste sites.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Gray wolves are a federally protected endangered species and illegal to kill in California.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Unsavory, sure, and illegal to boot, but desperate times call for desperate actions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
A 2026 AGA analysis showed that unregulated gaming devices, offshore sportsbooks and illegal online casinos generate approximately $53.9 billion in revenue each year, depriving states of more than $15 billion in lost tax revenue.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Swerving through traffic, honking his horn at red lights—which was illegal in Moscow—the driver pulled up to Moscow’s Radio Center building.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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