Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Virginia, overturned antimiscegenation laws on the books in 16 states.

From New York Times • May 8, 2022

At his urging, a 306-year-old antimiscegenation law was repealed, the state public-accommodations law was broadened, and the first state open-housing law south of the Mason-Dixon Line was enacted.

From Time Magazine Archive

Virginia, voided state antimiscegenation laws that forbid unions between the races.

From Time Magazine Archive

State Senator Verda Welcome, who had praised Agnew as "a wonderful, honest statesman" after the antimiscegenation law was repealed, now snapped: "He is a wolf in sheep's clothing."

From Time Magazine Archive