illegally

Example Sentences

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The banks have denied they acted illegally in closing the accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

They were hit with another lawsuit, accusing the county of illegally delaying the data centers.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

He's talking about a rally against people who are in this country illegally.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi