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lawless

[law-lis] / ˈlɔ lɪs /


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One street visited in the West Midlands was described as "lawless" by an anonymous law enforcement source.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Venezuela has launched a U.S.-backed military campaign to target criminal groups in a lawless gold-mining region as it seeks to open the area to American investment.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

What she’s targeting is the lawless underlying subpoena, saying it was unenforceable to begin with.

From Slate May 18, 2026

“Immigration scammers contribute to a lawless environment, undermining our immigration system,” said Zach Kahler, a spokesperson for Citizenship and Immigration Services, the agency Urbina falsely thought had awarded her residency.

From Salon May 2, 2026

The Laphams had hated such lawless seizure of government by the Sons of Liberty.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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