illegal
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Edwige Hill, Deputy Director in HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service, said the two men "showed a blatant disregard for international sanctions, seeking to profit from the illegal supply of weapons".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The investors sued under the statute, saying that move was obviously illegal.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The fact that they were subsequently stripped of that African Nations title for staging an illegal 17-minute walk-off to protest an officiating decision has only endeared them to me further.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Police departments are also trying to educate the public before issuing citations or towing an illegal bike, but officials said it’s a challenge.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“Just because something is illegal or unethical, that doesn’t mean that someone hasn’t done it.”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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