Example Sentences

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The coat hanger became the symbol for legalization.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

By the time of that ruling the stigma attaching to sports betting had all but disappeared and widespread legalization seemed destined one way or another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

On the plus side, FanDuel believes that prediction markets will help “accelerate” legalization of regular online sports betting, Jackson said on the call.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

Reiner was deeply involved in issues that he cared about, such as early childhood education and the legalization of gay marriage.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

We were always supposedly nearing the end of our legalization nightmare.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi