Example Sentences

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The Southeast Asian diplomat, meanwhile, said there was "no way" Beijing would sign anything legally binding but would instead seek a "political declaration".

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Less than 18 months after he was drafted, Lesch, wracked by a rotator cuff injury, was released, his major league dream over before he was old enough to legally buy a beer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

But in June, the judge dismissed Baldoni's lawsuit, saying his team had "not adequately alleged that Lively's threats were wrongful extortion rather than legally permissible hard bargaining or renegotiation of working conditions".

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“They claimed that if I did not comply immediately, I would be arrested, detained or deported,” wrote the student, who was legally residing in the U.S. on a student visa.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

He knew that without Ito’s help, we could not have come back legally as quickly as we did.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez