illegally
Example Sentences
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Artisanal prospectors began mining gold illegally on a large scale in Ivory Coast in the 2000s, at a time when violent political crises weakened the state.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Anyone attempting to illegally enter the United States will be apprehended, prosecuted, and removed from the country.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
So, historically, most of the people here, their grandfather or their great-grandfather crossed the border illegally, undocumented, and they ran away from the Border Patrol and had to figure out life on their own.
From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026
Recent BBC reporting has highlighted cases across the country of balaclava-clad young men riding illegally on footpaths and intimidating residents.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
It seemed inevitable that the government would ban the ANC, and many argued that the organization must be prepared to operate under-ground and illegally.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
