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Recent Examples of unlicensed
In 2023, according to the New York Police Department, there were 736 robbery complaints at unlicensed cannabis shops in New York City, some of which turned violent.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Days later, the mayor announced a new initiative to close down unlicensed cannabis shops.
—Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
Bah has since been charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, the outlets reported.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The same is not true for unlicensed providers, who don’t receive regular inspections and can refuse access to their homes.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Days later, the mayor announced a new initiative to close down unlicensed cannabis shops.
—Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
Bah has since been charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, the outlets reported.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The same is not true for unlicensed providers, who don’t receive regular inspections and can refuse access to their homes.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlicensed
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Privacy: Organizations need to establish policies and controls to prevent agents from executing improper actions or accessing unauthorized information.—
Manuel Sanchez,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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An aide to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was escorted from the Pentagon and placed on administrative leave on April 15 as part of an investigation into the unauthorized leak of information, according to a Defense official.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Without suitable alternatives, many employees turn to unapproved AI tools.—
Cal Al-Dhubaib,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant had also been storing unapproved household Raid pest control spray near a mop sink. Meatballs and alfredo sauce had been cooling in a pot outside of refrigeration protocols and were measured outside of the safe temperature range.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Owens will wrestle Sami Zayn in an unsanctioned match at the Elimination Chamber premium live event on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from Toronto at the Rogers Centre.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Most recently, this was seen when Owens defeated Zayn in an unsanctioned match at Elimination Chamber 2025.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Unlicensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlicensed. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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