legalize

Example Sentences

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“The aspiration is still to legalize as much of the United States as we can—that is the North Star,” Howe says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 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

In 2004, Kast joined the local Catholic leadership in opposing a bill to legalize divorce in Chile, one of the few countries in the world that still banned it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

“As new states legalize online sports betting, FanDuel will cease offering sports event contracts in those states,” FanDuel’s Wednesday press release said.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

I write that America is my home in my heart, and how citizenship will legalize what I already feel.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon