legalize

Example Sentences

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Indiana became the latest to legalize them in December.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But in the push to legalize same-sex marriage, advocates tended to flatten the experiences and family structures of queer people to make it palatable to the American public.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“Their philosophy was: If it’s unsafe for kids, then you shouldn’t legalize it. And of course, that’s a stupid standard,” Stroup said.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025

Yet he bears unseen burdens that dominate his thoughts as he tries to decide how to proceed on what could be his last major act in office: signing a law to legalize euthanasia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The divorce from Marcia was at long last finalized, allowing Walt and Billie to legalize their marriage.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer