illicit

Example Sentences

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A recent conviction offers a rare window into the illicit global network that brings money into the Islamic Republic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The illicit rhino horn market remains lucrative fuelled by their use in traditional medicine and their value as status symbols in several Asian countries.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Some 55 Ghanaians have been killed while fighting in Ukraine, the country's foreign minister said on Friday, promising a crackdown on illicit recruitment schemes luring citizens to Russia under false pretences.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Treasury Department on Thursday said it’s proposing to sever a Swiss bank from the U.S. financial system over alleged illicit ties to Russia and Iran.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

As it is, this illicit reading of mine seems a kind of performance.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood