Example Sentences

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She has been extremely active in denouncing corruption, illegalities, arbitrary actions by the authorities, and human rights violations.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

He accused Harvard of "serious and heinous illegalities", but did not clarify how he believed it had broken the law.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

In August 1974, after Nixon's illegalities were exposed in the Watergate hearings, he resigned; then-Vice President Gerald Ford went on to assume the presidency.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2025

Costa stepped down on Tuesday over an investigation into alleged illegalities in his government's handling of lithium and hydrogen projects and a large-scale data centre.

From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2023

But this was only a temporary measure; the government would not let a few illegalities stand in their way.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela