as in to permit
to make (something) legal
They wanted to legalize gambling in their city.
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The report outlined specific actions, such as closing the loophole in the 2018 farm bill that legalized delta-8 THC and clarifying that all forms of THC are subject to regulation under the Controlled Substances Act.
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Marin Cogan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Marijuana wasn't legalized for recreational use in California until 2016.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
Abortions were legalized in Argentina in 2021 in all cases up to 14 weeks of pregnancy.
—Betiana Fernández Martino, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
The big picture: Cannabis, which was legalized in Colorado in 2014, is now legal for recreational use in 24 states, creating a $33 billion industry with millions of American users, the Times found.
—Axios Denver, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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Marin Cogan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Marijuana wasn't legalized for recreational use in California until 2016.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
Abortions were legalized in Argentina in 2021 in all cases up to 14 weeks of pregnancy.
—Betiana Fernández Martino, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
The big picture: Cannabis, which was legalized in Colorado in 2014, is now legal for recreational use in 24 states, creating a $33 billion industry with millions of American users, the Times found.
—Axios Denver, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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The measure was approved by 225 votes, another outcome that could have been different if everyone at the locations were permitted to vote.Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Army Corps is in charge of permitting discharge that could occur in waters of the U.S.Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company is already sanctioned by Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
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Both China and Brazil have sought to mediate in the Ukraine war while declining to sanction fellow BRICS member Russia for its invasion.Greg McKenna, Fortune Asia, 20 Nov. 2024
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Or try this popular essential oil diffuser that will allow a loved one to customize their new favorite scent.Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Dubbed the Flex and the Stax, respectively, both models in the line are now larger than a standard cardholder, allowing users to take them anywhere with minimal fuss.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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In the case of Hurricane Helene, the Biden administration approved an emergency declaration for North Carolina on September 26, the same day Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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But every deal that Harvey Weinstein approved gave him profit participation, which Smith couldn’t support.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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As noted earlier, a resource library containing blogs or online courses can be an effective resource that enables customers to find help on specific topics related to your product or service.Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The imaging system also enables 2K/30fps video recording.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
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Management plans to increase revenues by licensing its technology globally.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Its outputs are viable for commercial use, unlike some other image-generating models that did not license their datasets (and are now facing lawsuits).Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The 159-year-old French retailer will now accept cryptocurrencies through a partnership with Binance Pay and Lyzi.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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When the race for president is over every four years in the U.S., one candidate delivers a victory speech while the other, typically, accepts defeat in a concession speech.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Legalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legalize. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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