illegally

Example Sentences

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A woman from Orange County, Calif., was charged last fall with illegally registering her dog to vote and submitting ballots on the canine’s behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

His sister already lived in the United States and, at her behest, he joined her in November 2005, entering the U.S. illegally and settling in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Federal regulators are probing former Rep. George Santos for allegedly trading illegally in a predictions contract referencing his State of the Union appearance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“ATF in those operations has been focused on offenders that were illegally armed with firearms,” he told senators.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

He met a shy, pretty girl named Matilde in Huamuxtidan, married her, and returned with her to New York, again illegally, all in a matter of weeks.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times