legalized
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My father, who crossed the border in the trunk of a Chevy, legalized his status in an era when it was far easier to do so.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Marriage equality was legalized in all 50 states by the Supreme Court 11 years ago in Obergefell v.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
The state’s supremacy in the sports-betting space is also noteworthy because New York only legalized online sports wagering in 2022.
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
Despite initial controversy that super shoes were fundamentally changing the sport, the world governing body of running, World Athletics, eventually legalized them with only a few limitations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
Du Bois praised and embraced Washington’s emphasis on “thrift, patience, and industrial training for the masses,” but sharply disagreed with his public acceptance of segregation, disenfranchisement, and legalized discrimination.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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